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–SG– Early in December we posted a pre-war picture of (in all probability) Dick Lawton and his mid twenties Mannequin 18. Peter Thomson (Thomson Motor Museum) got here up with Dick as being the seemingly rider within the picture and he has additionally despatched me copies of some Field Brownie snaps taken primarily at decrease south island racing venues within the thirties and forties. Richard has had a have a look at these prints for us (all depicting OHC Nortons) and his feedback and the photographs observe on. Due to all involved.
The machine above is a 1932 Mannequin 30 that has seen some racing modifications from it is authentic specification. The engine has an early sort constructive end-feed cambox, as used on the works machines. The carburettor seems to have twin float chambers and the rev counter could be a a lot latter fitment. Different mods embody the massive muff fitted on the entrance brake drum, and the bigger wanting petrol tank which could have been made as a one-off for this bike. The centre stand was not fitted till late 1935 on manufacturing machines, however was designed to suit the prevailing frames and may simply be fitted to earlier machines.
This Inter above seems to be round 1938 and is pretty normal aside from having the bigger racing specification petrol and oil tanks. There are another minor mods, resembling racing mudguard and many others., however it isn’t to full racing specification.
Above is a reasonably normal 1934 or 1935 CJ Norton that has had a couple of elements modified for off-road competitors with presumably a slender pre-war trials petrol tank. Norton might provide any mannequin to Trials specification, however that is doesn’t have sufficient competitors elements to be a type of.
Above is a 1936/7 Mannequin 30 fitted with the non-compulsory bi-metal head and barrel, and in addition a constructive end-feed racing cambox. The carburettor seems to have twin float chambers, so could be utilizing alcohol gasoline. The oil tank is from a 1932/3 mannequin and the petrol tank seems like a pre-war trials sort. The remainder of the bike seems pretty normal, however stripped for competitors.
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