Bracebridge Street bonanza

This year, Norton was the main theme for the motorcycling element of this huge three-day show, occupying four halls of the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.

The stand from the National Motorcycle Museum had a small selection of examples of the marque, contrasting nicely with the new models from the current Donington-based factory.

The gleaming machinery was complemented by the bikes owned by members of the Norton Owners’ Club.

These were racers, mostly cammy models, but there were a couple of later Commandos. Most of the bikes came with interesting provenance.

Read more in May’s issue of TCM