Post Listing Update: This Manx did not meet reserve despite 57 bids up to $30,100.
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 later models (post-1954) of the Manx produced 54 horsepower and could easily 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. For more on what might be the most famous Norton ever, check out this article from Real Classic.
This specific Norton Manx is ready for some AHRMA Vintage Racing thanks to a bottom end rebuilt, ‘short course’ fiberglass tank, Mitsubishi magneto, reverse cone exhaust, a Norvil close ratio 5-speed box, and more.
Find this Norton Manx for sale in Ojai, California with bidding up to $25,100 and the reserve not yet met