There was a craze in the late 1950s to attract riders away from scooters onto motorcycles, with machines that were shrouded in panels and finished in natty colours, as exampled here.
If you had the pick of the British 650cc parallel twins, Norton’s 650SS would have to be high on the list. It was number one for one particular collector.
Star guests Trevor Nation and Brian Crighton will be at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show in Newark on January 6-7, 2024, for all things Norton and more.
Norton Motorcycles has opened its new global headquarters in the UK, creating 100 jobs, with a production line capable of delivering around 8,000 motorcycles a year.
