New 1975 Norton Commandos found....
Think on it though for a minnit. Despite being one of the greatest bikes ever, it now has 35 year old rubber, gaskets, and all that. Trying to find replacements might be a problem if you actually want to ride it.
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Extreme HDF Member
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
I'm betting they can find any parts they need. There's even places that sell nostalgic tires.
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From: Adirondack Mountains
1.00 EUR = 1.34960 USD
3,900 EUR = 5,263.44 USD
VAT= 1,105.32 USD
Mark-up =894.78
Mark-up VAT = 178.95
Total = $6,348.71 before shipping, import tax, & bidding.
That's a lot lower starting point than old Nortons sell for on Ebay.
If anyone learns the auction results, I too would like to know.
Road Master
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From: MN
OEM and aftermarket parts are not a problem..even less so than in the '70s. I bought a new '76 Triumph Bonneville new at W.I.W. Triumph in Minneapolis in '76 for $1600. They also had new Norton Commandos, that were actually '73 models, for $1300...but they were electric start only, and knowing a bit about Lucas Electrics, the kick start Trump was the choice. Plus, by the time the later Nortons were built, they were notoriously unreliable. the 750 engine was enlarged to 850cc by then to compete with Japanese bikes, but the bottom end couldn't take the larger bore or stress.
Road Warrior
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From: pasco county FL
If a US buyer take one , wouldn't they be exempt from VAT? Well at least until BO & cronies get one for us!
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