Why is there no 750 Mk III Roadster??
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G whiz, I have one. And I've seen hundreds… Maybe you mean some other model?
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750 mk3 or 850 mk3. There are definitely roadster 850 mk3's and the 750 roadster was a later addition after and modelled on the 750S.
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Norton Commando 750cc Roadster
In March 1970 the updated S called the 'Roadster' was introduced. It had a low-level exhaust and upward-angled silencers with reverse cones.[9]
A Mk2 version was introduced in 1971,[14] and in 1972 the Combat engine and front disc brake were fitted.[18]
In 1973 the Roadster was available with the 850 engine, initially as an option but from October 1973 as the sole engine.[23] Production of the Roadster continued until 1977 when manufacture of the Commando stopped, although few Roadsters were made in the final year.[16] The Roadster was the most popular of the Commando models.[35]
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Norton Commando 750cc Roadster
In March 1970 the updated S called the 'Roadster' was introduced. It had a low-level exhaust and upward-angled silencers with reverse cones.[9]
A Mk2 version was introduced in 1971,[14] and in 1972 the Combat engine and front disc brake were fitted.[18]
In 1973 the Roadster was available with the 850 engine, initially as an option but from October 1973 as the sole engine.[23] Production of the Roadster continued until 1977 when manufacture of the Commando stopped, although few Roadsters were made in the final year.[16] The Roadster was the most popular of the Commando models.[35]
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Because Fastback and Roadster timelines are not the same at the beginning so the mark numbers don't align. The Roadster wasn't introduced until approximately 3/70 lasting to approximately 12/70 after which it became Roadster II from 1/71 to 12/71 when it jumped to Roadster IV in line with the Fastback IV and new Interstate. So technically the MkIV Roadster should have been MkIII.
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Now I knowBecause Fastback and Roadster timelines are not the same at the beginning so the mark numbers don't align. The Roadster wasn't introduced until approximately 3/70 lasting to approximately 12/70 after which it became Roadster II from 1/71 to 12/71 when it jumped to Roadster IV in line with the Fastback IV and new Interstate. So technically the MkIV Roadster should have been MkIII.
many thank Les, I can sleep soundly
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Well , I have a 75 Mk 111 Roadster in red,white,blue trim . Needs repainting .Needs reassembling too !
