1st Oct, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1968 Norton Dominator 650SS
Supplied new to Malta and repatriated in 1994
Registration - XRE 165G
Chassis - 129176
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 81
This immaculate-looking Dominator features the period-correct twin leading shoe front brake and cigar-shaped silencers, but benefits from a Boyer electronic ignition conversion. We understand that it spent its early years in Malta and was first UK registered when repatriated in 1994, since when it has had just three keepers, the most recent of whom has retained the bike for the last 10 years. He presently regards the engine, four-speed gearbox, frame, suspension, paintwork, brightwork and cycle parts as all being in ‘excellent’ condition, and informs us that the last service was caried out eight years ago by the acclaimed Norton specialist Pete Lovell.
The 650SS (Sports Special) Dominator produced from 1962 to 1968 is considered by many to be the best of the Dommies. It combined a slimline version of the company’s immortal ‘Featherbed’ frame with a 646cc development of its proven Bert Hopwood-designed parallel twin engine. With an output of 49bhp, the SS had a top speed of 115mph-plus, and was therefore a good match for the rival Triumph Bonnevilles of the day.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000Registration - XRE 165G
Chassis - 129176
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 81
This immaculate-looking Dominator features the period-correct twin leading shoe front brake and cigar-shaped silencers, but benefits from a Boyer electronic ignition conversion. We understand that it spent its early years in Malta and was first UK registered when repatriated in 1994, since when it has had just three keepers, the most recent of whom has retained the bike for the last 10 years. He presently regards the engine, four-speed gearbox, frame, suspension, paintwork, brightwork and cycle parts as all being in ‘excellent’ condition, and informs us that the last service was caried out eight years ago by the acclaimed Norton specialist Pete Lovell.
The 650SS (Sports Special) Dominator produced from 1962 to 1968 is considered by many to be the best of the Dommies. It combined a slimline version of the company’s immortal ‘Featherbed’ frame with a 646cc development of its proven Bert Hopwood-designed parallel twin engine. With an output of 49bhp, the SS had a top speed of 115mph-plus, and was therefore a good match for the rival Triumph Bonnevilles of the day.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 1st Oct, 2023
Our October auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes.
Viewing Days:
Saturday 30th September, 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1st October, 9am - 12 noon
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