Norton Motorcycles 1950s

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Norton Motorcycles of 1960

Manx 30 & 40, ES2, Dominator 88 & 99, Jubilee, Model 50

Norton 1960 Sales Brochure

Introducing the 1960 bodystyled Norton

RACE BRED FOR RELIABILITY

Unsurpassed reliability, incredible roadholding qualities, superbly designed for comfort and safety, and now bodystyled for enhanced appearance, that is the Norton achievement for 1960.

Sixty years of practical experience and endeavour have gone into the production of the new range, during which time, Norton have won 32 T.T. races as well as hundreds of races all over the world, a record without equal in motor cycling and a tribute to the quality and reliability of Norton machines.

Look thoroughly into the new Norton machines and you will appreciate the superb craftsmanship, style and finish of these aristocrats amongst motor cycles.

Ride one to experience the power, riding comfort and roadholding qualities for which they are so famous. This is indeed the machine you will be most proud to own.

NORTON RACING SUCCESSES, 1959

INTERNATIONAL FORMULA 1 T.T. ISLE OF MAN
1st R. McIntyre (Norton)
Record speed: 97.77 m.p.h.
Nortons also 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th.
Record lap: R. McIntyre 98 35 m.p.h.

SWEDISH GRAND PRIX Kristianstad
500 c.c.
1st R. N. Brown (Norton)
at 90 22 m.p.h.

BOL D'OR 24-HOUR ROAD RACES MONTLHERY
1st: Briand/Bargetzi (Norton) Record distance: 1,840.79 miles 76.69 m.p.h.

INTERNATIONAL NORTH-WEST "200"
350 c.c.
1st A. King (Norton)
Record speed: 97.01 m.p.h.
Record lap: 98.26 m.p.h.
Class Handicap
1st J. Adam (Norton)
500 c.c.
1st R. McIntyre (Norton)
Record speed: 101.21 m.p.h.
Record lap: 102.57 m.p.h.
2nd P. Middleton (Norton)
3rd J. R. Holder (Norton)

AUSTRALIAN T.T.
Junior
1st E. Hinton (Norton)
2nd T. Phillis (Norton)
Senior
1st E. Hinton (Norton)
2nd T. Phillis (Norton)
3rd D. Leadbetter (Norton)
Record lap: 93-66 m.p.h.

VICTORIAN GRAND PRIX

Senior Race
1st T. Phillis (Norton)
2nd E. Hinton (Norton)
3rd R. Miles (Norton)

Fastest lap: Hinton & Phillis
78-26 m.p.h. (record)

NEW ZEALAND SENIOR T.T.
1st J. G. Hempleman (Norton)
2nd N. McCutcheon (Norton)
3rd R. Newbrook (Norton)

Record lap: Hempleman & McCutcheon
88 m.p.h.


Norton Model ES2 500cc Single

The popularity of this remarkable machine continues all over the world. More than half of the production is exported each year and, as evidence of the confidence placed in its reliability, R.A.C. Patrolmen have covered over 100,000,000 miles on these machines during the last ten years.

A bonded clutch and modified gear ratios have been introduced to make gear changing smoother and allow the rider to take full advantage of the flexibility of the famous single cylinder engine.

Fully enclosed rear chain case is available as an extra; straight handlebars are optional. Colours: Forest Green or Black and Silver.

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Norton Model 50 350cc Single

Identical in specification to the model ES.2 except for a smaller engine capacity, this machine is equally famous for its reliability and capacity for hard work. Modified gear ratios and a bonded clutch are improvements in this year's model. The lively single cylinder engine, "Featherbed" frame and world famous "Roadholder" front forks are features which contribute to the success of this splendid machine.

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Norton Model 88 Dominator DE-LUXE

This year Norton introduce the De-Luxe model of the famous Dominators - better looking, more powerful, more comfortable than ever. By partially enclosing the rear end of the machine, this model has been given the new body-styled look which, together with the smart two-tone colour scheme, makes the Dominator De-Luxe a very attractive machine...

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Norton 1960 Jubilee 250

Introduced last year, this addition to the Norton range achieved immediate popularity. An attractive two-tone bodystyling is combined with a robust 250 c.c. twin cylinder four-stroke engine-gearbox unit to create a machine which is an outstanding advancement in motor-cycle design. Proved under the most arduous conditions, it provides abundant power throughout a very wide speed range, combined with excellent economy in fuel and extremely easy starting. The modern two- tone trim is available in Red and Dove Grey, Blue and Dove Grey, Green and Dove Grey.

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