Latest free advert search classic cars classic bikes magazine log in register. That is the sort of research i have done for my p11 book, and i even put in the diameter of the tubing. One of the nortons strongest selling points was its ability to outaccelerate every car on the highways of america except acs 5litre conra. All pages are original and carefully cut out of a magazine.
This firstyear norton p11 is a genuine machine, with matching engine and frame numbers, and was correctly restored to an excellent standard by dale matteson of dales cycles in walworth, wi. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Norton p11 1968 750cc, comes with belgium paper work. Few other motorcycles offer such a personal and unique experience. Our online store is open and we are here to answer any. Norton p11 motorcycle fine art print 750cc paralleltwin. Although it was a time consuming assembly, the newly created 745cc p11, p11a and ranger were sold to the export scrambler market for two years and were a success not only for the struggling norton financially but won the mojave desert racing titles for the two years they were produced.
Norton p11 motorcycles for sale motorcycles on autotrader. But the p11 also made an exciting street scrambler, offering lean and rugges looks for the youthful road rider. The p11 was also fitted with a speedometer and tachometer and an alloy sump guard. Up for sale regrettably is my 1967 single seat norton p11 scrambler, one of only 500 produced which i have owned since 2001. This resulted in the commando using the atlas parallel twin, an engine that was first designed in 1949 with a. Archive 1969 norton p11 ranger this motorcycle is for. All those frames were made by one man, and i was told flat out that that frame was not a copy of the rickman mettisse frame, but brian slark will dispute this fact. Norton motorcycles find a dealer book a factory tour book a test ride. I first saw the bike advertised in the local newspaper as a 1969 bsa lightning basket case. Based on the 650cc g12cs, the g15cs atlas scrambler, with its amc frame and norton atlas engine, was built. American import, a hycam hybrid, norton 750cc atlas engine and matchless frame.
The atlas model itself stayed the same, except for a hump at the end of the long seat. Checking the bikes serial numbers, i could tell it was a 1970 model but with a 1972 engine in. Get a free insurance quote today and see how much you can save. I know there are a lot of variables but just looking for a ballpark figure.
These include books, sales brochures, price lists, test reports and other publications. The matchless collectable norton n15cs motorcycle trader. One of the greatest norton twins ever made was called the p11. In 1968 the p11 was upgraded to the p11a and marketed as norton ranger. The norton p11 prototype replica motorcycle classics. The 1966 norton matchless p11 and the 1969 ranger addressed the american fascination with desert racing. Golden era openedition designed to suit the american market and originally for export only, the 745cc overheadvalve, paralleltwin p11 was a norton villiers motorcycle made from 1967 to 1969. Directly import from england uk and restre by norvil staffordshire. A quality single seat, suitable for norton p11 scrambler models fitted with high pipes. The norton atlas combined the 750 twin with a featherbed frame. The p11 was the 750cc inheritor of nortons desert racer mantle, which mixed the atlas motor with a lightweight matchless g85cs chassis. California norton dealer bob blair prototyped this dream racer in 1966, at the request of u. For instance, if youre looking at a preowned norton commando for sale, make sure that the bike will be able to serve you in the longterm. The norton owners club library holds copies of a wide range of literature about nortons.
Results include ads from the may, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. With the more exotic p11 assuming the desert racer role in 1967, a restyled atlas scrambler, renamed the n15cs, filled the street scrambler slot. New,never titled2017 norton commando 961 cafe racermark ii engineohlins suspension front is upside down and rear is gasbrembo radical mount brakes a. One of the norton s strongest selling points was its ability to outaccelerate every car on the highways of america except acs 5litre conra. Took it to the national norton rallies in the 80s and it won best p11 3 out of 4 years. The norton p11 was a british motorcycle made by norton motorcycles between 1967 and 1969. The n15 had a norton round tank badge, the atlas scrambler did not. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used 1968 norton p11 motorcycles for sale near you. Bsa firebird scrambler classic british motorcycles. It is a very interesting story that john told me for my p11 book. Hand built by british hands this modern variant of a historic classic is waiting for you to experience for yourself and ride.
Britbike forum forums british motorcycle specific brands norton bulletin board norton p11 frame. Dualdowntube steel cradle fabricated of reynolds 531 tubing57in 1,448mm. Jul 21, 2006 so for 1967 the atlas engine was bolted into a matchless scrambler frame to create the p11 and ranger models. Demand far outstripped supply for this beautiful machine when the p11 was released in 1967. Spend an hour riding the latest norton 961 on the roads surrounding donington. Seat, norton p11 scrambler seat, short, 0324, uk made, great.
Bike came out of and has been serviced by expert cycle in hobart indiana. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 1967 norton p11 motorcycles with kelley blue book. Norton currently builds vintagestyled motorcycles and also offers race ready sport bikes. Here is some of the work carried out over the years and the bike was put on the road for the first time in 2015. Norton p11, very nice condition vintage rear sets for norton or triton using a norton gear box. To see ads from the june, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Take gary carpenters 1970 bsa firebird scrambler, for example. Workshop manuals and parts books for norton motorcycles. For auction is a 1967 norton p111 scrambler article ad.
The name comes from their 1963 atlas 750cc scrambler and there could be the possibility it could be built in india. The venerable atlas engine gained a pair of amal concentric carbs, a stronger cylinder head steady, coil ignition with twin contact breakers instead of the magneto, and a pair of standard norton mufflers. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used norton p11 motorcycles for sale near you. Norton motorcycles p11 scrambler for sale car and classic. May 23, 2014 norton p 11 wird zur demonstration gestartet. Norton p11 prototype replica with a stock 1967 p11, far left is a dead ringer for the original.
Pages are frameable and would look great on a wall or table. Once you have obtained the part number you found using the parts books below, you can simply. The p11 prototype was assembled by zds motorcycles of glendale, california using the engine, gearbox and petrol tank from a norton n15cs scrambler together with a matchless g85 frame and forks and a g50 racer rear hub. The collection is not available for loan, but the noc librarian can use the library to assist members with researching information. You do not have to race a matchless but isnt it nice to know that you could the later ones being more of a street scrambler when the. It will join other modern scramblers from companies such as benelli, bmw, ducati, swm and triumph. That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectible and rare bikes. That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectible and rare bikes available anywhere. Norton prices, norton values and book values nadaguides. Only ridden around rally grounds or to nearby shows. The 1966 nortonmatchless p11 and the 1969 ranger addressed the american fascination with desert racing. New listing norton p11 n15 matchless g15 g80cs steel scrambler competition black tankfit for.
Revived in late 2008, norton motorcycle company is a british marquee that dates back to 1898. Parent company nortonvilliers followed suit using competition parts on the. I have a friend who wants to sell 67 norton p11 scrambler and asked me to come up with an asis price range. See more ideas about custom motorcycles, motorbikes and norton motorcycle. Scrambler fever is everywhere and now british manufacturer norton also has it with plans for a norton atlas 650cc scrambler in 2019. Any white patches are from the glare of the flash and are not in the picture. Most triumph parts books, norton parts books, and bsa parts books can be viewed and saved anytime at your convenience. Norton p11 motorcycle fine art print 750cc parallel. So for 1967 the atlas engine was bolted into a matchless scrambler frame to create the p11 and ranger models.
View the norton p11 price to get the best deal on your motorcycle. Norton motorcycles gets atlas scrambler fever motorbike. In 1968 the p11 was revised to the p11a and marketed as the norton ranger, a road legal version of the p11 with a more comfortable seat to make it suitable for normal road use. The kelley blue book suggested retail value is representative of dealers asking prices for a used unit in excellent condition. Norton atlas 745cc aircooled ohv parallel twin, 73mm x 89mm bore and. Norton p11 please email the webmaster if you have a picture worth adding to our database, email. Atlas motor with matchless villiers motorcycle made from 1967 to 1969. The norton p11 prototype replica classic british motorcycles. We have 1 norton 750 scrambler manual available for free pdf download. Stock except for later commando disc brake front end, has lucas mag instead of coils and pointsmag very weak, needs worknonstock tail light assy. Shipped back to the factory at plumstead for evaluation, this resulted in the first production model p11 in march 1967.
I should confess up front that im part of its history, because i sold it to him. In 1968 the p11 was upgraded to the p11a and marketed as the norton ranger, a road legal version of the p11 with a more comfortable seat to make it suitable for normal road use. Golden era openedition designed to suit the american market and originally for export only, the 745cc overheadvalve, paralleltwin p11 was a nortonvilliers motorcycle made from 1967 to 1969. The norton p11 gained a reputation as a desert racer in the late 1960s but. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 1968 norton p11 motorcycles with kelley blue book. Spend an hour riding the latest norton 961 on the roads surrounding donington park. Triton cafe racer 1967 norton frame,1972 5 speed triumph 750cc motor. Engine was stripped when purchased and the following work.
Norton p11, matchless g15 norton atlas twin carb m. Norton 750 scrambler manuals manuals and user guides for norton 750 scrambler. Paul dunstall norton tuning for all models using the 647cc and 745cc engine units. The norton p11 gained reputation as desert racer in the late 1960. Aug 31, 2015 norton custom motorcycles rare, custom, vintage, cafe racer, bobber, chopper norton british made motorcycles.
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