1960 Norton 596cc Model 99 Dominator Frame no. R14 90167 Engine no. 85791 14R

1960 Norton 596cc Model 99 Dominator Registration no. XSR 250 Frame no. R14 90167 Engine no. 85791 14R Designed by the legendary Bert Hopwood, Norton's 500cc twin found a new home in the racing singles' 'Featherbed' duplex frame in November 1951. Initially for export only, the newcomer - titled 'Dominator 88' - was the first production Norton roadster to feature the lightweight, race-proven chassis. Updated annually, by the decade's end the Dominator had received an alloy cylinder head, full-width hubs, welded rear sub-frame, alternator electrics, coil ignition and - for 1960 - the narrower 'slimline' Featherbed frame among countless other improvements. Introduced for 1956, the 596cc Dominator 99 was outwardly identical to its Dominator 88 brother. Endowed with greater power and higher gearing, enabling it to top the magic 'ton', the 99 retained all the excellent handling and steering characteristics associated with the Featherbed chassis. One of the Rockers' favourites, the 99 remained essentially unchanged, apart from gaining alternator/coil-ignition electrics for 1958, until dropped in 1962. This Model 99 Dominator has been owned by the current vendor for the last 30 years. Dry stored and not started since purchase, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent. Currently displaying 12,200 miles to the odometer, the machine was last taxed in December 1987. It should be noted, the engine does not turn over, and is believed to be an earlier replacement. Offered with a V5C, copy old V5, old style log book and expired MoT. Key not required Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles. To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving Motorcycles To request an International shipping quote - Shippio Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing