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So I was watching some commando vids on youtube, and at the end of one there is a naked woman laying down on one. Everyone knows their ads are kind of sensual tongue in cheek, but anyone know the story behind this one?
 
Pelican, we really want to help you with your research, but in order to ensure that we are focusing on the same subject, please post the link to the mentioned video.
 
Paul said:
Pelican, we really want to help you with your research, but in order to ensure that we are focusing on the same subject, please post the link to the mentioned video.

As soon as possible so that we may assist in the research phase. 8)
 
Its an old ad, I have a jpg file version somewhere, will post it on my photoshoot account later this week and post a link.
 
Do you mean this picture ?

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I don't think that it is from a period Norton ad. I downloaded it some time ago thinking that it might be a clue to a Commando brochure or advert that I don't have an original of but it falls down on several points -

1) Nortons didn't do nudity - they didn't need to because they had Hot Pants !

2) All the 1970s totty that I remember wore platforms and not stillettos.

3) I can't see an air filter.

4) Bike looks like a 1973 850 but there appears to be no pinstriping on tank or panels

My guess is that this is from a much later photoshoot but I don't know the source. If any young ladies wish to emulate the pose on a white or Tangerine Roadster or indeed a red Fastback LR, my machines would be available at short notice :)
 
A little bigger for the visually challenged (like me) :lol:

Jean

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PS 1 In the bigger picure, it is easy to see there IS an air filter :D

PS If it's innapropriate, just say so and I will delete the picture
 
I knew I wasn't crazy hahaha... it would be interesting to find out the story behind this pic.
 
I think the rear indicators may be aftermarket ? But I'd have to see a rear view to be sure. Please post a rear view.
 
Jeandr said:
PS If it's innapropriate, just say so and I will delete the picture

If it is inappropriate I've made sure it's in a safe place. It might be a rare Norton.
 
Jeandr said:
PS 1 In the bigger picure, it is easy to see there IS an air filter :D

Cheers Jean. You know that I meant an OE filter so don't split hairs :) The bar end mirror is a bit out of period too. Anyway, who's Shanda then ?
 
79x100 said:
Jeandr said:
PS 1 In the bigger picure, it is easy to see there IS an air filter :D

Cheers Jean. You know that I meant an OE filter so don't split hairs :) The bar end mirror is a bit out of period too. Anyway, who's Shanda then ?

I doubt there is any hair to split on that girl except on her head (in french there is a distinction as to where the hair is, cheveux = hair on the head, poils = anywhere else ) :lol:

I have no idea who is Shanda, but it is obvious it is a marriage made in heaven. Nice girl and nice bike :D

Jean
 
I would agree with 79x100 that the Norton Company didn't do nude ads. I have that picture along with a Castrol Production Racer, Superbike centerfold Dee Ivens and a HR Pannier ad on my garage wall. That showed breast's only. Hope this doesn't make me pervert. I've been collecting Norton memorabilla for awhile now and have lots of other posters with clothed girls on Norton's. :mrgreen:

72 Combat
 
travelerjerry said:
I would agree with 79x100 that the Norton Company didn't do nude ads. I have that picture along with a Castrol Production Racer, Superbike centerfold Dee Ivens and a HR Pannier ad on my garage wall. That showed breast's only. Hope this doesn't make me pervert. I've been collecting Norton memorabilla for awhile now and have lots of other posters with clothed girls on Norton's. :mrgreen:

72 Combat

Pictures or you're just teasing us.
 
The picture below is one I really like (also nice as wallpaper !) but I don't think the girl was born yet when the bike was made. Fascinating how photography styles change over the years. Only Norton bikes themselves are timeless.


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This is Alexes, a local Hooters girl, on my Norton. Hmm... maybe I should've got more of the bike in the photo?

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