Original Manx Norton 500 for sale

To find an original Manx Norton 500 for sale is extremely rare. This is not just any Manx Norton 500, it’s Francis Beart’s old 500 Long stroke Manx Norton. A matching numbers Manx Norton 500 long stroke just does not come up for sale, especially with this provenance. It comes with proof and has only had two owners since 1953. This machine is a piece of history and will grace any vintage motorcycle collection. See the long description for more details and call The Motorcycle Broker.

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Make: Norton
Model: Manx 500 Long Stroke
Manufacture year: 1953
Engine size: 500
Gears: 4

Prices are for investment grade motorcycles only.

To find an original Manx Norton 500 for sale is extremely rare. But to find Francis Beart’s very original Manx Norton 500 Long Stroke for sale is quite remarkable. And then to find a matching numbers Manx Norton 500 for sale is almost impossible. Francis Beart was a was a legendary tuner of Manx Hortons. He also regularly campaigned them at the Isle of Man TT. Aficionados will wonder why this example is not painted in the Apple Green livery his motorcycles were famous for. Quite simply, when he bought this machine new in 1953 the hadn’t started painting his machines in Apple Green. He left it as it was, as this was his personal motorcycle and comes with proof it was sold new to Beart in 1953 from VMCC.

The motorcycle was purchased by the present owner in the late 1980s and has remained unridden since. The motor was run on Castrol R, so it will require rebuilding to facilitate cleaning. This vintage racing motorcycle is the last year of production for the 500cc long stroke Manx motors. This is probably one of the most original Manx Norton 500s around. You can see what the more common Francis Beart Manx 350 Nortons have achieved here. The price in mind is far lower than such examples as the owner wishes to buy something else now.

Finding vintage racing motorcycles is extremely difficult. Finding such machines with such a great history is more than rare. To know more about vintage racing motorcycle investment you can read this article here. For more information call The Motorcycle Broker on 01803 865166 or 07971 497615.