Norton Commando anyone?

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/black-side-down-new-nortons-found-in-belgium.aspx

 

My younger brother had one of those when they were new. Hated it so
much he traded it on a Suzi water-bottle within six months.

Theo

 

I found my waterbottle much more powerful but the commando did corner in
between breakdowns

 

Too bad there were no rotaries in there.

 

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/black-side-down-new-nortons-found-in-belgium.aspx

Welcome to last century, or at least last quarter. I do believe I posted the
very same link back on April 20 this year under the subject "Anyone for
a shiny new... "


Cheers

 

Yep, I recognised the pictures from some time in the past but it's still
neat.

 

I'd wager than none of the buyers of these machines had any intention of
actually *riding* it.

Here's an interesting thought: In the story they only had 1 of the crates
opened. Do you reckon any of these collectors would be so intent on "not
opening the original packaging" that they still don't know exactly what
they've bought?


BTH

 

To be fair, it *had* been updated with what the Nortons fetched at auction
($21,000-$23,000, don't know if that's USD or AUD though).


BTH

 

Must admit, wondered what they went for. Lusted after a Mark IIa when
they were still readily available.

 

I can understand $21,000 to $23,000 for a mint un opened Norton, I might
even be tempted to pay that myself.

I think the guy who paid $12,000 for one of those horrible, bland faux
Matchless (rotax engine) singles got ripped off though. They were a bad
bike when they were new!


G-S