29th Mar, 2023 13:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 311
 

1939 Norton JAP Special

Sold for £4,830

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: 676 YUJ
Frame No: 91831
Engine No: MTW.G64723/5
CC: 750
MOT: Exempt

  • An unusual Norton JAP 'Special'
  • JAP 750 V-twin
  • Current V5C

In 1907 a Norton with a Peugeot engine won the first Isle of Man TT race starting a long tradition of sporting excellence. Developed for their race bikes, the legendary Featherbed frame eventually made its way onto the road in 1953 housing the 500cc Dominator twin cylinder engine. By the 1960s the engine had grown to 600cc fitted into the new slimline chassis. Circa 1902, J.A.Prestwich and Company (JAP) began manufacturing motorcycle engines which were used in many marques. Their motorcycle engines were associated with racing and record success and were used in speedway bikes into the 1960s.

A very unusual ‘Special, the machine offered here is powered by a JAP 750 V-twin. Described as ‘very tractable with adequate power’ it was built some 10 years ago using a Norton 4-speed gearbox to put the power down. The condition of the machine is described by the vendor as 'good' to 'very good'. Unused recently, the Norton JAP was, however, on the road until October of 2019. A 2020 bill of sale from Yeoman's Motor Cycle Spares of Bromsgrove is on file, along with a copy of the previous V5C and VMCC Dating Certificate. The machine is offered with a current V5C.

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Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Mar, 2023

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An auction of classic motorcycles & vintage scooters taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, West Midlands on March 29th. 

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