Norton introduced the Manx in 1947 although the machine had originally been prepared for the 1939 season. Fitted with a single over head cam engine displacing either 350cc, typed the model 40 or a 500cc engine typed the model 30, the new machine utilised a plunger frame and "Roadholder" forks.
Although the plunger system of suspension operated satisfactorily as long as it was well maintained, the newly developed pivoted fork systems used by AMC and Royal Enfield were markedly superior, offering greater suspension travel and placing less stress on the chain.
As a consequence a number of specialist manufacturers develop conversions for machines fitted with plunger and rigid frames. Foremost among these was Rex McCandless who would gain fame when he designed the "featherbed" frame. His swinging arm conversions were particularly popular with Norton owners who were competing against the pivoted fork equipped AJS 7R.
This example of the 350cc Manx was despatched to Ireland when new. It is offered fitted with a pivoted fork conversion that is visually similar to a McCandless conversion, however it is not known if this was fitted in period and there is no supporting evidence confirming the origins of the conversion.
The machine is described by the vendor as being in very good condition in all respects and is offered with a Swansea V5 registration document and a dating certificate form the VMCC.
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