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Norton International 350cc

A Brooklands racer that ended its first racing career as a worker’s transport to the Vickers aircraft factory.

This Norton International was first raced at Brooklands in 1936 in the Hutchinson Hundred by JB Moss, who went on to become a works AJS rider. By the end of 1937 it was becoming uncompetitive in road races, so it remained at Brooklands where the rigid frame was not a significant disadvantage and handicap events compensated for its lower engine output.

When war put a stop to racing on the track it was sold to Ray Petty for use as a means of getting to and from the Vickers factory at Brooklands. In 1947 it was sold to journalist Denis Jenkinson who raced it in numerous events.

Loaned by Roger Bird

Collection Data

Date Built
1933

Location
ERA Shed

Category
Motorcycles

Technical 
Specifications

 

  • Engine: 500cc (originally 350cc)
  • Top Speed: 80mph
  • Manufacturer: Norton
  • Model: International
  • Origin: Birmingham