Walking into a Norton dealership in 1974, you would have been presented with a wide lineup of offerings with “Commando” on the sidecovers: the John Player Norton, the Hi-Rider, the Street Scrambler, and the Interstate. But the most common was the standard model, otherwise known as the Roadster. The Commando got a 850 motor (actually 828cc) in 1973, but 1974 was a tough time for Norton Villiers Triumph as England’s government withdrew a subsidy early in the year and they suffered through a sit-in at Meriden.
By the end of the year, the company had lost over 3 million pounds. Despite that, the Commando was as beautiful as ever, and the recent 850cc motor was a pleasant upgrade. This was from the last year of production where Norton had the shifter on the right before they had to switch it for US legal requirements.
This example is VIN: 310335, Engine #: 310335.
The odometer shows 15,011 miles.
It was restored a few years ago by Big D Cycle in Dallas, Texas on behalf of James Morlandt. As Keith Martin of Big D told us, “James was a good customer and a dirt track fan. He sponsored quite a few racers and was a real motorcycle guy.” The current owner acquired it from his collection after James passed away.
Modifications:
Corbin seat.
Solo chrome rectangular right side mirror.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Inside of the fuel tank:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us recently change the oil/filter and clean/sync the carbs.
It is equipped with Avon RoadRider tires from 2014.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Commando is offered on a clean Texas title.
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Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1974
Make
Norton
Model
Commando
VIN
310335
Mileage
15,011
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Texas
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
N/A
Total Bids Placed: 21
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: m*******t
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m*******t
June 30, 2021 11:54 am PDT
$8,501
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t********w
June 30, 2021 11:54 am PDT
$8,401
m*******t
June 30, 2021 11:49 am PDT
$8,191
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t********w
June 30, 2021 11:49 am PDT
$8,091
m*******t
June 30, 2021 11:48 am PDT
$7,975
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t********w
June 30, 2021 11:48 am PDT
$7,875
m*******t
June 30, 2021 11:47 am PDT
$7,756
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t********w
June 30, 2021 11:47 am PDT
$7,656
m*******t
June 30, 2021 10:48 am PDT
$7,556
t********w
June 30, 2021 10:48 am PDT
$7,500
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t********w
June 29, 2021 8:29 am PDT
$6,209
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y****e
June 29, 2021 8:29 am PDT
$6,109
t********w
June 24, 2021 9:05 am PDT
$5,600
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n*****l
June 24, 2021 9:05 am PDT
$5,500
t********w
June 24, 2021 9:05 am PDT
$4,600
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n*****l
June 24, 2021 9:05 am PDT
$4,500
t********w
June 24, 2021 9:02 am PDT
$2,600
n*****l
June 24, 2021 9:02 am PDT
$2,500
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n*****l
June 24, 2021 8:59 am PDT
$2,200
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