Yellow peril auction

Or got to https://www.nicola-ac.de

Or maybe the Cosworth Challenge engine lot 35 if your budget is stretched for the racer.

Madnorton said:

Or maybe the Cosworth Challenge engine lot 35 if your budget is stretched for the racer.

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Oh wow, I didn’t see that! Although ultimately a failure, It is a real piece of Norton history.

Kept for decades in the living room of a fanatical Belgian collector, with only 6 original miles on the odometer—which still bears the original break-in decal. Nicknamed "The Yellow Peril," these extraordinary machines were entirely handcrafted. Between 100 and 200 units were produced in total. The original sales invoice, dated October 31, 1970, comes from Elite Motors—the renowned London dealership. All import and customs documentation is also present. This is a first-series model, featuring the distinctive gray triangular oil tank. It is equipped with a Dunlop WM2 rim, original Dunlop K81 tires, a 32mm Amal Concentric carburetor, and a floating front brake disc with a Lockheed caliper. Flawless and completely untouched, this motorcycle is truly unique. The engine and frame numbers are matching: 135552. The bike comes complete with its Belgian registration papers, period advertising materials, and owner's manual.Condition: 1-Estimate: €80,000 – €100,000

cliffa said:

Oh wow, I didn’t see that! Although ultimately a failure, It is a real piece of Norton history.

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Yep, a very short lived history as well, what were they thinking. It is nothing special and was never going to be when looking at the drawings for the engine.