1951 Norton Dominator 500
Engine Number:40544 - 12 Frame Number:Correct
$8,000 - $12,000
Provenance: From the ‘Going When Last Ridden’ Barry Pointon Collection

Class of 88

Designed by the legendary Bert Hopwood and introduced in 1948, Norton’s 500cc twin-cylinder engine appeared in the racing singles’ ‘Featherbed’ duplex frame in November 1951, having debuted in the cradle-framed Model 7. Initially for export only, the newcomer christened the ‘Dominator 88’ was the first production Norton roadster to feature the lightweight, race-proven chassis. Good handling and classic lines ensured the Dominator would do just that.

Auction March 2013

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Norton Dominator