2010 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction
Lot
9
1961 Norton Dominator Model 88 Motorcycle
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Specifications
| Engine | Twin-cylinder, 500cc |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual |
| Colour | Black/White |
| 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.