The Norton Manx was a racing bike built for a whopping 15 years built in long stroke and short stroke variants. The Manx has a long, complicated history, but in recent times there has been a resurgence in its popularity for classic motorcycle racing, leading to aftermarket firms specializing in service and parts supply for these classics. If you know the right people, you can even buy a ‘new’ Manx to take racing.
Utilizing a 499cc 2-valve single, the earlier models (pre-1954) of the Manx produced 47 horsepower and could hit a top speed of 130 miles per hour. Weighing just 313 pounds thanks to the light engine, this bike absolutely dominated the Isle of Man TT in its day. The Manx frame/rolling chassis was often paired with a Triumph engine to create a Triton cafe racer.
This specific Norton Manx is a numbers matching bike in great condition. Per the seller, “it was the 22nd bike built and delivered to Vic Horsman’s shop in Liverpool on 5/21/1947. Almost certainly for the Isle of Mann Senior TT. The bike was then raced up and down the California coast till it was put on the street in 1951. The bike was used almost daily for a 2 mile commute to work till 1995 then put in a garage for hibernation.” The bike has a clean Cali title and comes with a ’51 black plate.
Find this Norton Manx for sale in Santa Monica, California with bidding up to $27,100 and the reserve not yet met
