2011 Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction
Lot
38
c1955 Norvin 500cc Motorcycle
Sold: $30,000
Sold
Specifications
Engine | 500cc |
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Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
Colour | Red |
Trim | Black Vinyl |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
Utilising a Norton 'Featherbed' frame combined with a 500cc Vincent 'Comet' motor, the Norvin provides an interesting take on the popularity of customised fifties motorcycles. Built in period, it made sense to combine the two top British makes' best attributes- the Featherbed chassis was said to be among the best handling and the Vincent motor was one of better power units.