Serial | Label Date | Frame | Head | Notes |
124537 | | N/A | | Parted out - Bottom end seen on eBay 12/11/21 |
124678 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 7/24/21. Mag wheels, right shift, rear disc brake on right, number mach unknown |
126452 | | N/A | | RIP - bottom end seen on eBay Nov 30, 2022 |
126490 | | N/A | | 1968, Red and under restoration. Spamped frame. Original fibreglas tank with badges, matchnumbers
This bike was imported to New Zealand fomr the US. |
126876 | | N/A | | More info coming. The bike is mostly original and is currently being freshened up |
127242 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine and matching gearbox cases seen on eBay 10/22/20, no title. |
127669 | See Notes | 127669 | RH3 | I recently purchased a Norton Commando frame no 127669 first registered in March 1969 here in the UK, although I was told by Andover Norton when ordering some parts it was manufactured in June 1968.
The frame number is stamped on the drive side of the head stock - there is no red Certification Label - the bike was built before that startedd being used.
It has the old style centre stand and the side stand is in the middle of bottom section of the frame and very awkward to use.
It is not a matching numbers bike the gearbox has the same number as the frame. The engine no is 203228 and a "C" on the head |
128231 | | N/A | | Owner says: I bought this bike about 25 years ago. It still has the widow maker frame and the frame number is stamped on the left side of the headstock. Timing side tach drive, points distributor where the mag goes, has the plastic Norton Villers round tank badges and it still has the Atlas style mufflers on it.; |
128336 | Sep 68 | N/A | | From factory record: Berliner - No colour info, presumably because they were only silver at this time? |
128372 | | N/A | | Silver/Sapphire Blue |
130823 | Feb 69 | N/A | | In NZ today. |
1308xx | Feb 69 | N/A | | |
131183 | | N/A | | Owner says: The fuel tank on this is shaped like a Fastback fuel tank but it has extensions on each side that stick out maybe 2 inchs that follow the lines of the tank, I don’t know if this was done to increase the capacity or if someone got creative with the fiberglass or what I’ve never seen a FB tank like this one before . |
131227 | Mar 69 | N/A | | Fastback, one of the genuine rarer red/silver versions. Under restoration.
This bike was imported to New Zealand from the US. |
131286 | Mar 69 | N/A | | Certification Label shows Mar 1969 with build location London. Andover Norton supplied a despatch copy showing build date Mar 12, 1969 shipped to Norton Villiers in California on Mar 19, 1969. |
132218 | Apr 69 | N/A | | "S" Model. Engine and Cert label match, gearrbox doesn't. Mostly used for show. |
132247 | May 69 | N/A | | "S" Model. Ower says: Club: The records do show as an ”S” but that is all, as it went to Berliners in New York. So no further information available. |
133040 | Jun 69 | N/A | | Bought on eBay by a customer of mine 8/21/21. Matching numbers , Partly rebuild as a Black Roadster but is really an S-Type. It was shipped to me or sorting out then the customer decided he didn't want it and I bought it. Will eventaully rebuild back to original. The gearbox has a new case - no number. |
133096 | | N/A | | Actual engine number: 20M3S 133096, was originally a S type Commando despatched from the factory 16th June 1969 to Los Angeles, CA |
133140 | Jun 69 | N/A | | According to the factory records, this was a S-Type built Jun 12, 1969 (Thursday), Batch 2627 |
133141 | Jun 69 | N/A | | According to the factory records, this was a S-Type built Jun 16, 1969 (Monday), batch 2651, and was dispatched to Norton Villers Corp, LA on Jun 26, 1969 with 23 other S-Types on the ship Axel Johnosn.
Today, this is a fully restored S-Type in blue and all matching numbers.
This is pre-sold to a customer, but it is leaking badly so it must be fixed first. That story will come soon. |
133926 | Unknown | N/A | | Rolling black café racer project sold on eBay. Engine/Gearbox match but not the frame. Certification Label has 312189 and Dec 73. So, actally 133926 is RIP and the engine/gearbox for 312189 is unknown. |
133941 | | N/A | | Actual engine number: 20M3S 133941, was originally a S type Commando despatched from the factory 14th August 1969 to New York, NY. This bike is probably RIP as it's gearbox in in 133096 |
133967 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Matching frame and engine cases seen on eBay, gearbox cases not included, no title |
133979 | | N/A | | Black Roadster seen on eBay 6/6/21 in nice condition |
134015 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine Cases seen on eBay 1/25/22 |
134147 | Oct 69 | N/A | | Actual engine number: 20M3S 134147., Black 750 Commando Roadster. Bought in Philadelphia Pa, Unknown linage partial chopper not running Engine and trans match, to many parts missing to rebuild original. Redone myself into flat tracker – street tracker. All matching numbers, Bike is alive and well residing in my garage Pennsylvania |
134548 | See Notes | N/A | | Certification Label is unreadable for the date but the bike was registered in 1970. S-Type. Matching numbers. Originally was Fireflake Blue, is not Canary Yellow. |
134673 | See Notes | N/A | | Certification Label is unreadable for the date but the owners club checked the factory records: It has a manufacture date of 17tth Dec 1969. Verified as an S Code. No colour recorded but there is blue metallic paint under the black paint on the fiberglas tank That should mean that it is Sapphire Blue. Was then shipped to a dealership in France.
More Info owner/owner's club: 134673 it was described as a Commando S type late 1969 correctly. As mentioned on the phone you have purchased this from the USA but I have confirmed, it went to France first. Continental Cars had three outlets in the USA and one in France. So your S type found it`s way there somehow. I have also checked the colour which was not listed in this case. |
135014 | May 70 | N/A | | From factory record: Green 'S' type Elite Motors London |
135652 | May 70 | N/A | | Roadster |
135730 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine Cases seen on eBay 1/25/22 |
136106 | | N/A | | Owner says: I just bought this one back from the guy I restored it for.
This one originally came to me in 2005 as a complete bike in sorry shape. Not much left of the original bike, but I am glad to have it back. It is a lovely rider!
Based on the frame that it came with, it had been a chopper at one time - the steering head had been raked out with some very questionable welds, and I found evidence that a sissy bar had been welded to the rear loop at one time. The main tube had a very noticeable bend in it - hence the frame was scrapped and a decent 1971 frame replaced it, updated with a later kickstand lug. |
136349 | See Notes | N/A | | Owner says:that the Certificaiton Label has the whole word “APRIL” stamped along one edge (looks original), assume April 1970 build, bike has been owned by my late uncle since 1978, has 13,000 original miles. Black Roadster, matching numbers. At some point, the oil tank, air cleaner back plate, battery tray, and side covers have been replaced with ’71-later ones. I inherited the bike, and I am restoring it to road worthy condition. Colour will be changed to yellow, although the original black body work will be preserved. I am the third owner.; |
137198 | | N/A | | Black Roadster delivered May 22, 1970 to Gus Kuhn, London. Now in Germany, rebuilt from a basket case, currently with "S" type exhausts, "halo" and Royal Blue Fireflake. |
138426 | | N/A | | Originally a Roadster, now custom built café racer (3 different genres) Silver Manx colors, matching numbers |
139211 | | N/A | | Originally as Roadster, sold as a red rolling café racer project, matching numbers |
139242 | | N/A | | Roadster, matching numbers |
139498 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Bottom end seen on eBay 2/26/22 |
139507 | Sep 70 | N/A | | From factory record: - Purple Roadster US - Berliner |
140037 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Bottom end seen on eBay |
140156 | Mar 71 | N/A | | |
140915 | Nov 70 | N/A | | From factory record: - Purple Roadster US - Berliner |
141048 | None | N/A | | Running ull engine number 20M3S141048, no frame or gearbox, sold to replace a blown engine in FL. |
141548 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 10/3/20: Norton Commando Roadster. Engine and frame number 141548, matching. A Roadster model dispatched from the factory on December 15, 1970 to agent/dealership Europacar, USA. No title. |
141622 | | N/A | | Sold as a black rolling chopper (heavily modified frame), matching numbers |
141652 | | N/A | | Owner said: "Was bought in NYC in 1972 by a friend who sold it to me in 1973" |
141806 | Oct 70 | N/A | | Original model unknown |
142215 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out- Engine cases seen on eBay |
142281 | Jan 71 | N/A | | Matching numbers. Quite a story with this one. A friend of mine bought this not running in 1973. He was a civilian electrical engineer for the Navy in Ca. He either rode this bike or drove a 1957 TR3 to work every day. He is just now getting where he has a hard time kick starting and getting on center stand. His plan is to add an alton electric start and a side stand. |
142572 | Jan 71 | N/A | | Matching numbers. "Came to me as a Roadster, completely restored and on the road" |
142576 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 11/5/20 for sale as a running biker, matching numbers, basically stock. |
142787 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out- Engine cases seen on eBay 6/15/21 |
143230 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 4/9/22. Restored Dunstall Norton with proof of being real. |
143940 | Mar 71 | N/A | | Original model unknown |
143958 | Mar 71 | N/A | | Red Fastback on the road. |
145253 | Mar 71 | N/A | | The factory record has no headers so it's difficult to know for sure what each column means. It shows that the bike was sent to NVC, Long Beach, CA and it was yellow. It lists two dates 4-5-71 and 7-4-71. I suspect that it means it was finished April 7, 1971 and shipped May 4, 1971. It also lists "S-S". The current owner bought the bike in 1974 and by then it was a black Roadster. It has matching numbers. |
145322 | | N/A | | This bike is RIP. It was parted out and some parts used for 204375 |
145334 | | N/A | | This bike is RIP. The bottom end was seen on eBay 1/9/21 |
145647 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Bottom end seen on eBay Nov 30, 2022 |
146219 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay |
147690 | | N/A | | 1971 Commando Hi Rider 20M3S147690, yellow, shipped to Firth M/C Danforth Ave. Toronto, On. Canada. Now in Roadster trim, geen, being renewed needing lots of tlc. IIRC was Aug 71 date trim Not 100% sure. |
148406 | Jul 71 | N/A | | From factory record: - Interpol (Liverpool Police!) |
148969 | Jul 71 | N/A | | According to the factory record this was built or dispatched (not clear which) Jul 23, 1971 as a yelllow highrider. Right now, it is a fully restored red Fastback LR. It is titled as a 9172. The engine cases have no serial, other numbers match. |
149378 | Sep 71 | N/A | ----- | Parted out- Frame seen on eBay with title, 10/22/20 (the serial and MoYr are from the cerificaiton lable); |
150990 | | N/A | ----- | Actual Engine Numner 20M3S 150990. Parted out- Cases seen on eBay with title, 11/08/21 |
150990 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - cases seen on eBay 12/11/21 |
151040 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 7/24/21,Project, Drum Front Brake, |
151159 | | N/A | | Actual engine number: 20M3S 151159, NOC Record shows: Build Date: 23 Sep 71; Model: Roadster, Dispatch Date: 30 Sep 71 to Harry Firth, Danforth Street, Toronto |
151520 | Sep 71 | N/A | --- | Front drum brake. Starts and rides, 50 year old bike needing a few things.The certifcation label, gearbox and title all match. The engine is 212505, a Combat. |
151890 | Sep 71 | N/A | | Actual engine number: 20M3S 151890, |
152104 | Dec 71 | N/A | | Owner says: is my black roadster. Goes well. Refurbished 2020. Matching numbers.
This bike was imported to New Zealand from the US. |
152647 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 8/21/21. Not sure about numbers. The Certificaiotn Label shows 152647 but engine/gearbox not shown or stated. States that is a 72 but that is probably wrong unless the engine number is higher. |
152920 | Dec 71 | N/A | | Original model unknown |
153362 | Nov 71 | N/A | | May have been a Dunstall.The engine is 20M3S 153362 and appears to be original to the bike - the number is stamped on the side of the engine, not in the normal curve but there s no spot for the number like later engined have. |
200623 | | N/A | | According to the factory record, this was the 1st built on Dec 9, 1971 and it was a blue roadster. It was sent to Challenge Motors, Barcelona Spain Nov 21, 1972 |
200918 | Aug 72 | N/A | | The machine was a white tanked Interpol and was sold to Leicestershire police by Roy Hamblin Ltd.
The machine is now a Roman Purple metallic tanked Roadster |
200937 | | N/A | | White police Interpol bike. 1 of 2 supplied to Leicestershire Police, UK in Sept 1972. No month on the certification label. Fitted with disc brake. Now in Interstate trim and red/white. Number is in the VMCC records, but entry is blank. |
201012 | | N/A | RH3 | Scratch rebuild of an original combat to a yellow replica production racer, matching numbers |
201123 | Oct 71 | N/A | RH3 | Combat |
201251 | Dec 71 | N/A | RH3 | According to the factory record, this was the 25th built on Jan 4, 1972 and it was yellow. It was wrecked in the 1974 and rebuilt using parts from 209458 as a black Roadster. I restored and sold it Jan 1, 2020. Matching numbers. Rebuild Story |
201664 | Dec 71 | N/A | | |
201881 | Dec 71 | N/A | RH3 | Combat, NOC factory records project showed Dec 1971 build and shipment. |
201961 | | N/A | | Custom Commando seen for sale on eBay Nov 27, 22 for $22,900 |
202093 | Jan 72 | N/A | RH3 | Yellow Combat Roadster. Purchased new in England from Comerfords in Thames-Ditton in June of 1972. His college room mate bought a 1971 leftover black one at the same time and they put on about 1000 miles riding around England. The crank bearings went at 4700 miles and the US dealer and Berliner would not warranty it because it wasn't bought in the US. |
202206 | Dec 71 | N/A | | |
202322 | Dec 71 | N/A | RH3 | Owner says: Factory Combat (head stamped with C in the centre), originally a black Interstate, changed to mostly Fastback bodywork, polished aluminum tank, retained Interstate side covers. Matching numbers. Restored, custom paint (title still lists it as black) many updates, fitted with Alton Electric Start in summer of 2020. I am the second owner, I knew the original owner.; |
202567 | Dec 71 | N/A | RH3 | Matching numbers Combat. |
203143 | Jan 72 | N/A | RH3 | Was a Black Roadster, being rebuilt as a Red Roadster Rebuild Story The factory record has it as the 42nd of 56 bikes on Feb 15, 1972 (not sure if built or dispatched on that day, guessing dispatched).and it was a blackroadster. |
203228 | Unk | Unk | RH3 | See 127669. 203228 is RIP but the engine is in 127669. |
203739 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 11/5/20 for sale as a running chopper, matching numbers. Springer front end. |
204157 | ----- | N/A | ----- | According to the factory record, this was the 14th built on Mar 10, 1972 and it was a purple roadster. |
204161 | ----- | N/A | ----- | According to the factory record, this was the 10th built on Mar 10, 1972 and it was a black roadster. |
204167 | ----- | N/A | ----- | According to the factory record, this was the 12th built on Mar 10, 1972 and it was a purple roadster. |
204346 | ----- | N/A | ----- | According to the factory record, this was the 1st built on Mar 11, 1972 and it was a black roadster. |
204375 | Feb 72 | N/A | RH3 | According to the factory record, this was the 43rd built on Mar 10, 1972 and it was a black roadster. |
204428 | ----- | N/A | ----- | According to the factory record, this was the 2nd built on Mar 11, 1972 and it was a black roadster. |
204510 | Feb 72 | N/A | RH3 | Black Combat Roadster. Matching numbers. Frame nickel platesat some point -as of 3/22, being restore wiht a black frame. |
204511 | ----- | N/A | ----- | According to the factory record, this was the 29th built on Mar 10, 1972 and it was a black roadster. |
204558 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay 12/11/21 |
204667 | ----- | N/A | ----- | According to the factory record, this was the 10th built on Mar 10, 1972 and it was a purple roadster. |
204786 | See Notes | N/A | ----- | Matching numbers. The current certificaiton label and the original don't have the date stamped in them. However, the original has 1972 stamped in corner - never seen this before - the 1 and 9 are barely there. The current label has 1972 in the same location. According to the factory record, this was the 42nd bike built or dispatched (not clear which) on Apr 4, 1972. Iit was a black Roadster. |
204967 | | N/A | RH3 | Owner said: 1972 Norton 750 Combat that I bought used as a basket case in Newport News Virginia. I am in the middle of doing a restoration on it, it was in sad condition. The engine and frame serial numbers match but the gearbox does not match. I bought it for $600 about 18 years ago and kept it in my shed until I retired so I would have time to work on it. |
205250 | | N/A | | Matching numbers orange Combat |
205578 | Mar 72 | See Noites | | Titled, Matching Nnumbers Combat. However the frame is from an 850 and the frame number is on the left sideof the headstock and is 00106 so a quite rare 850 frame. When this bike is rebuilt it will be with a 750 frame.The date on the Certificaiton Label was stamped on the wrong side as 1972 MAR - it's like th eperson doing it didn;t notice that they were stanping in in the serail area. |
206163 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Probably RIP - see 209788 which has this gearbox. |
206276 | See Notes | N/A | RH3 | Owner says: Matching numbers Roadster Combat, bought in 1978. To the right and below the serial number, the Certification Label is stamped "PR". I was told it sold new in Germany (kilometer speedo). I asked Brian Slark about it years ago, he suggested it was likely a production racer that was changed at the factory. The date field on the Certifcation Label is blank. |
206307 | | N/A | | Owner said: Was sold to me by a friend in 1978 after sitting outside for a number of years |
206344 | Apr 72 | N/A | | |
206404 | | N/A | | Owner says: "Just purchased from previous UK owner. US bike imported to UK in 2008. Refurbished/rebuilt in Roadster trim. Matching numbers." |
206556 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay |
206709 | | N/A | | Red Interstate.. Seen on Access Norton 5/28/2022. Owner said: "It is not running presently as it has been sitting in some old man's daylight basement for the last 25 years." Appears to be orriginal and is in pretty good shapee. |
206710 | See Notes | N/A | RH3 | Combat, matching numbers. Owner said: The only other info is the 1972 date stamped upside down in the lower right corner and it is a steel tank roadster. I bought it as a rusty bucket of junk in one piece in 2003. it showed 21,000 on the odometer and I have another 50K after the rebuild. |
207219 | | N/A | - | All original, unrestored, 1972 Norton 750 Interstate Commando, Blue, seen on eBay 9/25/2020; |
207384 | Apr 72 | N/A | | |
207441 | Apr 72 | N/A | | Combat Roadster, goes well, Refurbished 202o, matching numbers.
This bike was imported to New Zealand from the US. |
208192 | | N/A | RH3 | Owner says: I’m in Australia. I have a 72 750 non-combat, currently a roadster, black and gold, Engine number 208192, no certification label. It’s likely to have been a USA import to Australia 10 + years ago. |
208276 | Jul 72 | N/A | RH3 | Bronze Combat Roadster (US re-import to UK, no record available) |
208506 | | N/A | RH3 | Seen on eBay 12/9/20 for sale as a fully restored cafe racer style yellow Combat with matching numbers. |
208747 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 11/5/20 for sale as a running origianl paint black Roadster Comnbat, matching numbers. |
209150 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 4/9/22. Barn find, sitting 20 years, looks decent but missing parts. |
209310 | | N/A | RH3 | Purple Combat refurbished to running, matching numbers |
209338 | | N/A | RH3 | Complete café racer build from an original Combat, alloy bodywork, matching numbers |
209435 | Mar 73 | N/A | RH3 | Owner said: 1972 Norton 750 Combat Roadster that I bought used in 1975 when I lived in New Jersey. Matching numbers. I still have it in my possession and it looks and runs great. |
209458 | Unknown | N/A | RH3 | This bike is RIP. It was used to rebuild 201251 when it was wrecked in 1974. It was a black Roadster. |
209530 | Jul 72 | N/A | RH3 | Black Combat Interstate |
209788 | Jul 72 | N/A | RH3 | Currently a yellow Roadster Combat with many upgrades. Unknown what it was originally. Gearbox: 206163, Registered as 73 |
209906 | | N/A | | Seen on eBay 8/6/21. Red Roadster, mathing numbers, mostly original |
209944 | Jul 72 | N/A | RH3 | Black Roadster, Combat, all maching numbers. |
210414 | | N/A | RH3 | Restoration of an existing black café racer, Combat, matching numbers. |
210477 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay |
211223 | Aug 72 | N/A | RH3 | Matching numbers. "Texas has titled this as a 73, may have been a holdover sale. Came to me as a roadster, has some unusual features, superblends which looked factory original, original standard cam, regular compression head not stamped, definitely not a Combat head, 32mm ports on head and 32mm carbs, disc brake, must be one of the post Combat 750's, completely restored and on the road" |
211407 | Aug 72 | N/A | | Roadster |
212015 | Oct 72 | N/A | ----- | Matching numbers yellow Roadster, seen on Craigslist in VT, 12/31/21 |
212315 | ----- | N/A | ----- | This gearbox was purchased seperate from a bike. |
212375 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay 12/19/20, 3/19/21 |
212451 | Nov 72 | N/A | | Has a "C" head |
212505 | NA | N/A | | This engine is in 151520 so most likely this bike is RIP. The engine is a Combat. |
212515 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay 12/19/20, 3/19/21 |
220081 | Oct 72 | N/A | RH6 | Matching numbers black Roadster basket case being rebuildtfor a customer. Build Story |
220181 | Nov 72 | N/A | | Serial and Date from Cetrification Label, currently has no engine or gearbox but is titled/ |
220242 | | N/A | | Cases seen on Access Norton 10/15/20. |
220272 | | N/A | RH6 | Black tank, original paint, lettering, and stripes. Was in PA, still in PA. |
220295 | | N/A | | Being rebuilt - almost done - Mar 8, 2022 |
220460 | Jan 73 | N/A | | |
220635 | Jan 73 | N/A | RH6 | Last Registered in NC Oct 92, 21,121 original miles, runs, "Fairly certain the head & cylinder have never been split." |
2208xx | Nov 72 | N/A | | |
221188 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay |
221221 | Jan 73 | N/A | | Roadster |
2212xx | Nov 72 | N/A | | |
221445 | | N/A | RH3 | Basket case black rolling project, Combat, sold on eBay, matching numbers. |
221504 | | | | Seen on Bring a Trailor 8.18.21. Blue matching numbers Roadster, no tank stripes and no big flakes. |
230615 | | N/A | RH5 | |
235016 | | N/A | | From AccessNorton - SYX 167M - Hi-Rider 745cc registered to Norton Villiers Europe - 01/Feb/1974 |
235017 | Feb 73 | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - 2/73, 750 (Hi-Rider?) |
235035 | Jan 73 | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - 1/73, 750 (Roadster) [Added 8/12. Seen on Aus ebay] |
235036 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/73, 750 (Roadster, drum ft. br.) [Added 1/13. Seen UK ebay Canadian re-import] |
235056 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - Gearbox only |
235113 | | N/A | | Drum Brakes |
235118 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/73 750 (Re: NOC forum) (crankcase and other engine parts seen on UK ebay 12/2012) |
235138 | Feb 73 | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - 2/73 750 (Hi-Hider?) |
235142 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - OGT 474L - Hi-Rider 745cc registered to Norton Villiers Europe - 11/Jul/1973 |
235146 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/73 750 (Hi-Rider?) |
235155 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - SYX 157M - Hi-Rider 745cc registered to Norton Villiers Europe - 01/Sep/1973 |
235196 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Serial number is from a gearbox, see 313739 |
23519x | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/73 750 (Possible Hi-Rider?) |
235224 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/73 750 (Hi-Rider converted to Roadster) |
235234 | Jan 73 | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - 1/73 750 (Re: NOC forum) |
235237 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/73 750 |
235280 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/73 750 (Hi-Rider) |
235328 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - PTF 851M - Hi-Rider 745cc - Black - registered to Sports Motorcycles - 01/Sep/1973 |
235387 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - SYV 362M - Hi-Rider 745cc registered to Norton Villiers Europe - 01/Aug/1973 |
235399 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - SYV 363M - Hi-Rider 745cc registered to Norton Villiers Europe - 01/Aug/1973 |
235416 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine lower end seen on eBay |
235430 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/?? 750 (Re: NOC forum 1/13) |
235435 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - SYX 158M - Hi-Rider 745cc registered to Norton Villiers Europe - 01/Sep/1973 |
23553x | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/74 850 (Roadster) |
235565 | Apr 74 | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - 4/74 850 (Roadster) |
235576 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - 750 Short stroke engine |
235608 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay UK, 8/26/22. |
235638 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - ?/74 850 (Roadster 2A) |
235713 | ----- | N/A | ----- | From AccessNorton - 750 Short stroke engine (72/73 750 crankcase?) |
300107 | Apr 73 | | RH4 | |
300125 | Dec 72 | | | Seen on Bring a Trailor 8.18.21. Black matching numbers Roadster. |
300321 | | | | Seen on eBay for sale 10/15/20. Modified to be a cafe racer.; |
300376 | Feb 73 | | | |
300410 | Jun 73 | | | Titled cases, matching gearbox and certification label. |
300870 | Mar 73 | | | Seen on AccessNorton being reawakened, Black Interstate |
300966 | | | | Seen on eBay for sale 6/6/21 as a frame, engine cases, and title. |
301657 | Mar 73 | | RH4 | In 1978 I bought a 1973 Commando. It was a black roadster with a steel tank and fiberglass sidecovers serial number 301657 dated March 1973. Originated out of Firth Motors in Toronto. |
301670 | Mar 73 | None | RH4 | Currently an Interstate in AU. All matching numbers.; The frame has no number stamped in the headstock. |
3017xx | | | RH4 | |
301851 | Mar 73 | | | Seen on eBay 11/30/20. Blue Roadster. According to the listing iti is all original with 3900 miles.
Running Video |
302598 | | | | Refurbished black Interstate, matching numbers |
302779 | ----- | ----- | ----- | This gearbox was purchased seperate from a bike. |
303024 | ----- | N/A | RH4 | Engine in boxes, no title |
303303 | | | RH4 | Interesting bike! The original owner bought the bike Sep 28, 1973 while he was in the service stationed in Germany through Paul Dunstall Organization Ltd Well Hall Rd London and according to the sales receipt was shipped to Merrel Barracks Nurnberg Germany. The bike originally had some Dunstall accessories most of which the current owner still has but not on the bike. He also has the original sales documentation from Dunstall. The original receipt says: "Dunstall Norton Mk. 1" |
303xxx | May 73 | | | |
304561 | May 73 | | RH4 | Matching numbers. Original MK1 Roadster with silver barrels, balanced exhaust, and "hamcan" air cleaner. |
304800 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From Andover Norton's "The Source". Factory record says: Batch: 1209C,(batch of 90), Interstate, Market: UK, Color: Black, Date off Track: Jun 7, 73, Date Passed Test: Jun 8, 73, Date Despatched: Jun 15, 73. This is an Andover Norton bike that has been used in their shop to check parts fit and is being rebuilt now as a shop bike. |
304825 | ----- | ----- | ----- | This gearbox was purchased seperate from a bike. |
304987 | Jun 73 | See Notes | | Matching numbers. This bike has no number on the right side of the headstock but has 00109 on the left side. Maybe a Renolds frame? |
305439 | Jun 73 | See Notes | | 1973 850 MkI with ham can air filter assembly. I bought this new, zero miles, from Taylor-Matterson in Feb '74. Still have it. Not sure of its original colour, as I had the T-M people convert it from a Roadster to a Black Interstate, but retaining the peashooter exhausts before shipping it to me in Canada. I have the metalflake Candy Red roadster tank, side covers and seat to change it back and forth. Purchased these parts from a Norton shop in UK in late 70's, so gen. Norton bits. Engine and gearbox rebuilt at 40,000 miles. Crash damage necessitated a NOS frame, sourced from a shop in UK in 1983 |
305713 | ----- | ----- | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay |
305740 | | | | Seen on eBay 7/23/21. Engine, Certifcaiotn Label and title match. Gearbox changed, |
305833 | | | | Owner says: "Purchased from Pokes Cycle Co in Seattle 3/7/74. (I have the original bill of sale )" |
306028 | Jul 73 | See Notes | | 1974 Metal flake blue 850 Commando High Rider, now in Roadster trim. All original except handle bars and sea.t. Bought from second owner in North Wales Pennsylvania, original owner also lived in North Wales. 4900 miles All matching numbers.
No frame number on timing side of neck. Drive side has 00116. Very strange. All 850s should have a number on the timing side. I wonder if it had a dealer frame change. |
306124 | | 850F111707 | | he owner said he bought the bike in MI from a guy who bought it in OH. It was a Hi Rider restored to a Roadster by the previous owner. The certification label was removed for pwsder coating and lost. The engine, gearbox, and toital all match. |
307094 | Sep 73 | | RH4 | Certification label date odd when considering serial numbers around this one. MK2A first registered in the UK Jul 74, Black barrel, black box air filter, balance pipe with split collets, long swingarm bushes, no chain guard extension, black Roadster. Important: The NOC says MK2A - see the "Important Note" on the Commando ID page - this serial is supposedly too low for a MK2 or MK2A! This serial must have hung around the factory for a long time. Also, the head is right for the serial but wrong for the date. |
307241 | May 73 | | RH4 | Certifcation label date odd when considering serial numbers around this one. |
307383 | Aug 73 | | | As of Sep 2020 this bike is being rebuilt. Matching numbers. |
307522 | Aug 73 | | RH10 | Pre-MKIII swingarm, Blue, |
307542 | Aug 73 | 850F100794 | RH10 | This bike is RIP. It was used to rebuild 320691, some of its parts are available for sale. See Rebuild Story and Parts The gearbox was 318335. The engine cases were sold ot a guy in Africa. Still have the frame but have destroyed the Certification Label since there is no title to match. |
307564 | Aug 73 | | RH4 | RH4 seems wrong for the head. The date matches the serial and MK2/MK2A so RH10 head is expected |
307627 | | | | RIP, See: 316479 |
307758 | Sep 73 | 850F102762 | | Owner says: Last December I found my Norton. It had been leaning against a trailer house for 21 years. It was pretty rough but I'm getting closer to getting it running. Click here to see what he started with. |
3077xx | Sep 73 | | RH10 | |
307844 | Aug 73 | | | |
307907 | Sep 73 | | RH10 | Fromn Craiglist 8/21/21 Good condition, numbers matching, Disco Ball blue, Tri-Spark, cNw oil tank mod. 19" front, 18" rear. This bike has pretty much every improvment you can add and still keep it looking stock.. |
308016 | Sep 73 | 850F101407 | | Red 850 Roadster shipped to the states. |
308372 | Sep 73 | 850F102807 | RH10 | First registered in the UK 22 May 74; Balanced exhaust pipes, with black cap silencers; 32mm carbs; Chainguard with the extra black piece on the end |
308401 | Sep 73 | | | Candy Apple MK2A Roadster |
308408 | Sep 73 | | | MK2A imported from the US to NZ. Unknown whether origially in US. |
308719 | Oct 73 | 850F103056 | RH10 | Owner's Comments: I bought Locally. Women said it was a “barn find” that she bought but after a year didn't realize what a British bike entailed – she has three BMWs and is an avid cyclist. Bike was running good but otherwise very rough – but all original. I am almost complete in renovation – small mods, but keeping all original parts I replaced if next buyer is OCD about originality |
308743 | Sep 73 | | RH10 | |
3087xx | Sep 73 | | RH10 | |
308968 | Unk | 850F1xxxxxx | | Owner says: Unfortunately, when I got the bike, the original plate had been removed for powder coating and didn’t come with the bike. I sent away for the plate and had the number stamped in it. I do have the registration that states it was first registered in May/1974 so I know it was built before that date. Due to powdercoat, cannot read the last 6 of the frame number. |
309048 | Nov 73 | | | Rider conditoin black Roadster seen on Bring A Trailer, Nov 27, 2022 - bidding at $7750 with 4 days to go. |
309257 | ----- | ----- | ----- | Seen on eBay 4/18/21 for sale. Red Roadster. Matching numbers. |
309550 | Oct 73 | 850F103417 | RH10 | The owner says: Low mileage and completely original in Candy Apple Red.
I bought it on 11th May 2022 on a UK age related plate, but it was imported back into the UK from the US on 3rd October 2021.
The Certificate Of Title is from the state of Kansas. The original reg plate was with the bike - Missouri Plate.
Sadly, I have zero history with it, and can assume that it got lost on the way back over the Atlantic :-(
Once I get it on the road again and it passes it's Isle of Man roadworthiness (MOT) test, it will be registered again here with a Manx reg number. |
309593 | Nov 73 | | N/A | Matching numbers. Original model unknown, no head installed when current owner purchased the bike, now a Roadster, completely restored and on the road |
309643 | Oct 73 | | RH10 | |
309647 | Oct 73 | | | |
309911 | Nov 73 | 850F102329 | | Data seen online, condition unknown |
310005 | Nov 73 | | | |
310043 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine Cases seen on eBay 1/25/22 |
310311 | Nov 73 | 850F104741 | RH10 | MK2A purchased in Scotland and then imported to PA, USA. It was converted to a cafe racer, converted back, ridden to CA, converted to a cafe racer, converted back, ridden to PA and sold to the second owner in 1976. Never restored, engine/gearbox never apart. |
31041* | Nov 73 | | | |
3104xx | Jan 74 | | | Certifcation label date odd when considering serial numbers around this one. |
3104xx | Nov 73 | | | |
310528 | Nov 73 | | RH10 | |
310656 | Nov 73 | 850F104081 | | Black Roadster, original tank and side covers paint, originally delivered to PA, USA, now in Queensland, AU. All matching numbers. Registered as a 73, but really should be 74. |
310878 | Nov 73 | | RH10 | |
311005 | Dec 73 | | | First registered May 74. |
311032 | Dec 73 | 850F105226 | RH10 | Candy apple red; Low UK handle bars that look like original and match 06-4132 specs. All A model items in place (Plastic air box.L/H side cover and battery tray ,2nd gear etc);Reinforced top shock mount (inner plate);Balanced header pipes (but might be non original);Early style wide bush swing arm; Rear brake plate with non external adjustment and non cut out chain guard; Square pattern seat with (looks) silver font; Non painted engine cases and RH10 cylinder head; Inner primary cover with a cone on the sliding disc |
311188 | Dec 73 | | RH10 | |
311622 | ----- | ----- | ----- | Parted out - Matching Engine and Gearbox cases seen on eBay |
311981 | Dec 73 | | | Still wearing original "Fireflake Royal Blue" paint |
312097 | Dec 13 | 850F005218 | RH10 | Titled, numbers matching, mess of a bike. Reynold frame?. On the left of the headstock:00122. On front of drive side tank mount 964149 |
312358 | | | | Running bike seen o eBay 6/6/21. |
312431 | ----- | ----- | ----- | Parted out - I have the complete engine with a RH4 head, Not sure if I'll use that head or another. |
312573 | Feb 74 | 850F106829 | RH10 | Original Paint Red Roadster MK2, matching numbers |
313518 | ----- | ----- | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay |
313577 | | | | Seen on eBat 4/9/22. Nice looking bike. Balck, matchcing numbers. |
313727 | Mar 74 | | | This is a running bike. |
313739 | Apr 74 | See Notes | RH3 | This ia a bitsa. It is currently a black, 750 Roadster. The certificaiton label has been re-made and says APRIL 1974 (should not be spelled out). The cylinders and head are 750 but the bottom end is 850. The frame has no number on the headstock so the frame is likely a 750 frame. The gearbox is 235196 so in the special 73 serial range. Government documentation has 313739 but no mention of the engine size- just says Commando for model. It has 932 carbs and no visible head number. From the gap between the cylinders and head I suspect a Combat or high-complession 73 750. My assumption is that 313739 was crashed and 235196 was used to rebuild it. |
313761 | Mar 74 | 850F106144 | | Data seen online, condition unknown |
314193 | Apr 74 | | RH10 | MK2; MKIII style short swingarm bushes with Welch plugs, slotted chain guard |
314587 | ----- | ----- | ----- | This bike is RIP. It was parted out and some parts used for 204375 |
314626 | | | | All origianl Royal Blue Roadster, matching numbers, seen on eBay 9/25/2020; |
314828 | Apr 74 | | | |
315114 | May 74 | | RH10 | |
315377 | ---- | See Notes | RH10 | Engine and trans have matchin gnumber but the bike was parted out in GA - no frame. It was originally an Interstate. Is now in PA |
315495 | May 74 | | | Red Interstate, under restoration, matching numbers.
This bike was imported to New Zealand from the US. |
315835 | ----- | ----- | ----- | Parted out - Engine cases seen on eBay 12/19/20. |
31604x | Jun 74 | | RH10 | |
316258 | | | | Black Interstate, seen on eBay 10/10/20 listed as a 750 but is clearly an 850. Seller states it is matching numbers. Has CNW electric start and other modifications.; Seen again in eBay 12/9/20 now listed as an 850. |
316385 | Jun 74 | | | |
316436 | | | | Refurbished black Interstate, matching numbers |
316474 | Jun 74 | | | This is a running bike. |
316479 | Jun 74 | 850F11231 | RH10 | Owner says (paraphrased) I have owned it since 1990. It was a US Import back to the UK. I took it to Australia with me in the mid nineties where it threw a big end (suspect it was like it on purchase). Back in the UK after much expense it now has an engine and gearbox rebuild and is painted in JPN colours. I love it but it was clearly a clanking ruin when I bought it. The head has been opened up to 32mm. Still has points.
GearboxL 307627 |
316544 | Jun 74 | | | |
31661x | Jun 74 | | RH10 | |
316716 | Jun 74 | | | |
316984 | | | | John Player Norton, restored to original spec, sold in 2018, matching numbers |
317225 | Jul 74 | 850F108494 | | This is a running bike. |
317343 | Jul 74 | | | |
317848 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317849 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317850 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317851 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317852 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317853 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317854 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317855 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317856 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317857 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317858 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317859 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317860 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317861 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317862 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317863 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317864 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317865 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317866 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317867 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317868 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317869 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317870 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317871 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317872 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317873 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317874 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317875 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317876 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317877 | | | | Owner says: Imported from the states to Auckland NZ, parked up for a long time before I purchased it and bought it back from its slumber. Now in black and gold trim but I intend to go back to the candy red if I can find a good painter! Bike now resides in Southland, New Zealand.
From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317878 | | | RH10 | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
317879 | ----- | ----- | ----- | From the factory record. Model: MK2, Date Build: 15 Jul 1974, Date Despatched: 15 Jul 1974 (Strange for build and despatched date to be the same) |
318335 | N/A | N/A | N/A | This is probably RIP. The serial number is from the gearbox which was installed in 307542 - an untitled parts bike - see the write-up. |
319240 | | | | From Factor Records, Date Built Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched Aug 26, 1974, Miodel: MK2A, Batch: NH29/74 |
319241 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319242 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319243 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319244 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319245 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319246 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319247 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319248 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319249 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319250 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319251 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319252 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319253 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319254 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319255 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319256 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319257 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, Interpol, Batch: 100 |
319258 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, MK2, Batch: NM30/74 |
319259 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, MK2, Batch: 384 |
319260 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, MK2, Batch: 384 |
319261 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 26, 1974, MK2, Batch: 384 |
319262 | | | | From the NOC Factor Records, "Built" Aug 26, 1974, Dispatched Aug 27, 1974, MK2 |
319263 | | | | From the NOC Factor Records, "Built" Aug 26, 1974, Dispatched Aug 27, 1974, MK2 |
319264 | | | | From the NOC Factor Records, "Built" Aug 26, 1974, Dispatched Aug 27, 1974, MK2 |
319265 | | 850F111966 | | From the Andover Norton dispatch records, "Built" Aug 26, 1974, Dispatched Aug 27, 1974, MK2 Roadster. The bike was sold new in Sept 1975 in Wellington New Zealand. It is therefore registered as a 1975 bike by the NZ Transport authority.
Owner Said: "I am the third owner and bought the bike in 1978. I still know the second owner and only the first 18 months of its life is unknown to me. I think the bike may have been raced in the first 18 months of its life. The engine had a non standard camshaft, mainstand removed and the tank was painted black. I think it may have originally been a metalflake blue colour.
In 2019/20 I upgraded with several CNW components including - Brembo front brake, hydraulic clutch, Mk 111 type isolastics, CNW electric start. It also has a Dave Taylor head steady, one piece rear axle, and other detailing. The gearbox case has been replaced because of cracks between bearing housings etc. The engine is on first rebore with J Schmitz light pistons and longer rods, dynamically balanced crank ( the original crank was cracked on the drive side and replaced with a good crack tested second hand crank) , new mains, valves, guides etc. The cam is standard 850. The engine was rebuilt by John Saywell in Wellington. Carbs are new Amal premiers, ignition is Pazon. I rebuilt the rest of the bike. The frame etc has been checked and corrected as necessary as per the "Worlds Straightest Commando" article.
The bike has a good quality Black and Gold Roadster paint job done in 1997 but recently I have purchased a complete Interstate tank, sidecovers, seat and passenger grab rail set which is painted in very high quality candy apple red.
Basically I have owned this bike since I was a student in university and two years ago when I retired it was restored and upgraded money no object. All the original parts were retained and can be replaced." |
319266 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 27, 1974, MK2, Batch: 384 |
319267 | | | | From the Factory Records, Date Built: Aug 26, 1974, Date Dispatched: Aug 27, 1974, MK2, Batch: 384 |
319416 | Aug 74 | 850F107384 | RH10 | |
319478 | Aug 74 | | | This is a running bike. |
319523 | Aug 74 | 850F113499 | RH10 | Owner's Notes: Candy apple red, original paint, Roadster, matching numbers. Overall, the bike appears to be somewhat unmolested. During the cleaning, detainling light refurbish, and service of the bike, I came across several, of what I believe are date codes. The letter “D” shows in many places, and I'm assuming and guessing it represents 1974 – just speculating |
319532 | Aug 74 | | RH10 | |
31965* | | | | MKIIA Built Sep 27, 1974, dispatched Oct 5, 1974, Batch 31/74 543, sold in England |
320691 | Aug 74 | 850F114572 | RH10 | According to the factory record: Batch No.: 64A, Frame No.: 114572, Date Off Track: 23 Oct 74, Date Passed Test: 5 Nov 74, Date Packed: 11 Nov 74, Date Despatched: 26 Nov 74 to USA, Color: Black. Rebuilt to stock and sold, then upgraded with cNw e-start,. Rebuild Story |
320768 | | 850F113633 | | According to the factory record: Batch No.: 13, Frame No.: 113633, Date Off Track: 24 Oct 74, Date Passed Test: 25 Oct 74, Date Packed: 28 Oct 74, Date Despatched: 5 Nov 74 to NTI, Color: F/S |
320769 | | 850F113482 | | According to the factory record: Batch No.: 13, Frame No.: 113482, Date Off Track: 24 Oct 74, Date Passed Test: 24 Oct 74, Date Packed: 28 Oct 74, Date Despatched: 2 Nov 74 to NTI, Color: F/S |
320774 | | 850F113616 | | Probably a MK2A. Bike is in NZ, recently imported from Samoa. May have originally been in NZ. |
325056 | | | | Originally a High Rider, rebuilt to black café racer, matching numbers |
325951 | Dec 74 | 850F126185 | RH4 | Was on ebayy before, no in PA. Candy apple red Frame |
326042 | Dec 74 | 850F125193 | | 1975 Black 850 Commando MkIII Bought in Florida from a Harris possible first owner 1/2 redo not running when purchased. 11,750 miles. All matching numbers From my limited knowledge with the exception on starter motor it’s original, running and residing in my garage Pennsylvania |
326069 | | See Notes | RH4 | From a picture of a crated Black Norton. The frame number on the crate is 125160 s it's unknown is 850F125160 or 850 125160 |
326168 | Dec 74 | | | |
326271 | ----- | ----- | ----- | Seen on eBay 4/18/21 for sale. Black Roadster. eBay description: 1975 Norton 850 Commando electric start, in a rare condition, all Original, 1 Owner, everything is clean and works, No accidents, No repaint, 2,755 mi. Runs great |
327221 | | 850F127787 | | Seen on eBay for sale, 3/19/21, matching numbers, Black Roadster |
327250 | ----- | N/A | ----- | Parted out - Engine Cases seen on eBay 1/25/22 |
327399 | | N/A | | Originally a Roadster, MkIII engine/gearbox, modified monoshock frame from Kenny Dreer original 952 prototype, Blue |
327760 | ----- | ----- | ----- | This gearbox was purchased seperate from a bike. |
328227 | ----- | ----- | ----- | Owner says: 75. Red roadster. Just about back on the road. Very original 3 owner bike Matching numbers.
This bike was imported to New Zealand from the US. |
328643 | 75 | 850F1288-- | RH4 | The certification label only has 75 for a date. Interstate, Grey with Red stripes. Originally shipped to Canada. |
328913 | Mar 75 | 850F129250 | RH4 | I have a 1975 850 Mk III Commando Roadster, either US or Canadian export version (It has a Canadian Warning Light assimilator). Build date is March 1975. It has an Imperial frame.
Gas tank is black OEM paint, side covers, seat & mufflers all missing when I obtained it. I plan to get the factory records for it from AN later this year. I will pass them on, once I receive them. Bike was left outside to rot. Mufflers, chain guard & lower section of from rim did exactly that. Odometer shows a bit over 5600 miles. Ohio license plate expired in March 1983. All numbers match. |
329536 | Mar 75 | 850F129311 | RH4 | The frame listed is the original frame. It was replaced with a new frame from Andover Norton Feb 2020.
Info from the owner: I was the 3rd owner, buying the bike in late 9/79. First owner unknown, 2nd owner bought the bike in early 1979 & crashed it at the end of that summer. I bought it as a rideable wreck with 14,913 miles on it, and shortly thereafter replaced the gas tank, handlebars, front fender & a few minor related parts. Currently, it has 17,832 on the replacement speedometer, but I probably rode it 2,000+ miles with a broken speedo at one point years ago; I estimate total mileage on the bike is about 35,000+ miles. It had been shipped to the the US, per factory records, as a white (JPN colors presumably) roadster but it was a black roadster when I bought it – no clue as to whether Berliner or the first owner did the color change, but the tank & side cover paint looked OEM to me at the time. Several years later, I made it into an Interstate, still black. It had been converted to a Mikuni singe carb & peashooters by that time. It now has a Mikuni carb, Pazon electronic ignition and repro black cap mufflers but is essentially otherwise essentially stock. |
330002 | Mar 75 | N/A | | Originally a Roadster, converted to blue monoshock café racer, matching numbers |
330015 | Apr 75 | 850F130643 | | Quite a story! I bought a re-import to the UK from Virginia in about 1999. A black matching numbers 850 MKIII Roadster, I have shipped her to Dubai twice, now we're back in the UK, I did have the original Virginia title, but unfortunately it was lost with house moves.
Dispatched 10 Apr 1975 |
330419 | Apr 75 | | | |
330540 | | | | Roadster, matching numbers |
330549 | | 850F130912 | | Mix od Interstate and Roadster. |
330775 | Apr 75 | 850F131462 | | All matching numbers MKII Interstate. Owner says: I have owned my Mk3 since new, 03.09.75, registration number xxx xxxx, bought from Sports Motorcycles, Manchester, England. I am currently replacing the frame as both rear down tubes have fractured. I am not going for a concourse finish simply servicing everything and replacing all service bearings, etc.
European date 3/9/75 = Sep 3, 1975. |
331330 | | | | Owner says: 75 Roadster red. Running strong with a few CNW upgrades on it. Restored 2022, matching numbers.
This bike was imported to New Zealand from the US. |
331750 | May 75 | | | Roadster, matching numbers |
331837 | | | | Seen on eBay 10/3/20. Black Commano Roadster, Matching numbers. Video |
332351 | May 75 | 850F132481 | RH10 | Matching numbers and originally a Roadster with a red tank with white pinstripes. Now a black Interstate. |
332473 | May 75 | 850 332473 | | |
333093 | Jun 75 | 850 333093 | | Data seen online, condition unknown |
333555 | | | | From the factory record, tested Jun 24, 1975 and dispatched Jun 27, 1974. |
334003 | Jul 75 | 850 334003 | | Owner's notes:
I have a 1975 MK3 850 Commando in Roadster trim. I think it was
originally a Hi Rider and was exported back to the UK back in the 1990's.
It is currently undergoing a full restoration in Roadster Trim.
The bike is now me in SW France.
Engine and frame numbers are - 334003. The factory record was so devoid
of information that Andover Norton Ltd refunded my money! |
334191 | Jul 75 | 850 334191 | N/A | Head not marked |
334808 | | 850 334808 | | Refurbished and sold w/ Black Roadster bodywork |
334866 | Jun 75 | 850 334866 | | |
335623 | | 850 335623 | | I have a Norton Commando MK3vfirst registered 22/4/1977. Engine and frame no. is 335623. I am the second owner and I have had it since 1985. It had 1800 miles on when I bought it and now only has 2500. |
335791 | See Notes | | RH4 | From the Factory Record: Production Batch No: 9A, Tested and Accepted: May 9, 1977, Dispatched From No. 2 Works: May 30, 1977, Silver Interstate.
The red certification label is very interesting.
1) Instread of the Month and Year, it just has 77.
2) The serial number is in the form of the normal frame number @850@335791@ and the owner cannot find a frame number stanped into the headstock.
The current owner says that it was originally delivered to London dealer Read Brothers, further comments on the document, Interstate UK MPH. I checked some of the frame tube OD’s and I believe it to be imperial tube and not metric . So somehow it may have shipped went over to the US at some point I’m assuming. It was first registered here in UK on 4th August 2005. I purchased it a year ago from the owner who purchased it in 2005 from a dealer who must have done the importing, Cotswold Classics who are bust now having lost their licence to sell due to some unscrupulous dealing! |