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It is a pretty smart-looking bit of kit. I wonder where the bodywork came from ? It is not rocket-science, but it is excellent. It looks completely right.
 
Very nice - kind of reminiscent of a Triumph Hurricane, but definitively Norton. Fastback elements in the tank, all pulled together into a lovely package. Too bad the GRP would likely be dissolved by modern fuels....
 
I watch 'Escape to the Country' on TV. Living in the UK would be nice, but there are better places if you do not need mental stimulation.
 
acotrel said:
I watch 'Escape to the Country' on TV. Living in the UK would be nice, but there are better places if you do not need mental stimulation.
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Conversely we have 'A New Life in the Sun' where the antipodes look particularly attractive!
That said, most of the shows' participants appear to be trying to escape from something, rather than to something - not unusual, I guess...

Agree that the bike looks very well executed.
Unfortunately, it seems that with the exception of predominantly US-based professional builds, the most valuable Commando is a bog-standard one
 
When you say 'valuable', you must be referring to cost. Value is probably slightly different. If Norton had sold Commandos which looked like that, they would probably have sold like hot cakes.
 
Australia is probably the best place in the world in which to live, if you don't mind stupidity. What I really like about the British is they have got brains. I was in the UK in 2008, and I went to the Goodwood Revival - that is so good. One of my mates worked for QANTAS. He sent his Vincent sidecar to the UK as aircraft spares and raced at Oliver's Mount. That makes me so bloody jealous.
When I was about 21, I was studying part time and failed 3 subjects out of five in one year. My silly mate said, 'why don't you join me at Otis elevators, and we can transfer to London and race in Europe'. I made a conscious decision to stay in Australia and raise a family. I have no regrets, but that decision might have been wrong, - even though I would have probably come home in an urn.
 
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Yes, the Government is claiming back what was unpaid, in it's day, purchase tax, as it was exported.
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Found this online Bernhard, age matters, perhaps? (Assume cars and bikes alike??):

'– Importing Cars Over 50 Years Old – If the car is over 50 years old, coming into the UK from outside of the EU, then you don”t pay any import Duty and pay VAT at a reduced rate of just 5% as it”s classed as ‘historical interest’ under the 9705 ‘Goods of Historical Interest’ clause.'
 
EstuaryBoy said:
Found this online Bernhard, age matters, perhaps? (Assume cars and bikes alike??):

'– Importing Cars Over 50 Years Old – If the car is over 50 years old, coming into the UK from outside of the EU, then you don”t pay any import Duty and pay VAT at a reduced rate of just 5% as it”s classed as ‘historical interest’ under the 9705 ‘Goods of Historical Interest’ clause.'
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Does this also apply to spare parts that were not made in the UK over 50 years ago, sorry for the question.
 
Bernhard said:
Does this also apply to spare parts that were not made in the UK over 50 years ago, sorry for the question.
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TBH I'm not the person to ask, Bernhard, but that label: 'Goods of Historical Interest' may cover a multitude of sins?
Best go to source (HM Customs and Excise) for clarification...
 
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