The Illustrated Norton Motorcycle Buyer's Guide

by Roy Bacon
Hardcover - 160 pages,  (1991)
Niton Publishing, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England
ISBN: 1-85579-004-1
Dimensions (in inches): 0.375 x 9.20 x 7.43

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Yet another in the series of "Illustrated Buyer's Guides"; this time, the focus is on Norton.  Many excellent photos of old and strange Nortons that you've probably never seen before. 

A good and complete history of the marque, right up to the innovative Wankels of 1988.  Also includes some good tips on purchasing vintage Nortons and a guide to colors, engines and frame numbers.  A must (and four helmets) for any Norton fan.

Note: this book can be hard to find, as it seems to go in and out of print.  Try Old Britts; they have lots of vintage British motorcycle books and parts.

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