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2010 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction
Lot
48

1957 Norton Dominator Model 88 Motorcycle

$8,600

Sold

Specifications

Engine Twin-cylinder, 500cc
Gearbox 4-Speed Manual
Colour Silver
Trim Black Vinyl

Description

This lot is no longer available

Launched at the 1951 Earls Court Show, the Model 88 'Dommie' was the first of nine Norton road machines to be equipped with the 'Featherbed' frame made by the Reynolds tubing company and very rapidly became a best seller, eclipsing the older framed Model 7 with which it shared the same engine. During its 15 year span, the Model 88 was produced at various times in Standard, Sports Special and De Luxe versions, but all featured the same basic 497cc overhead valve air cooled parallel twin cylinder engine.