Today the Manx Norton's popularity in classic racing remains undiminished, with original examples racing alongside replicas of differing specification produced by specialist manufacturers worldwide. In the 1990s, accomplished Norton expert Bernie Allen produced replicas of late (1961 specification) Manx Nortons to order at a price that was then in the region of £24,000. Doug Hele, Norton's renowned race engineer, said of the Allen bikes: 'They are better than when we made them'. The choice of 1961 is significant, as by then the Manx had reached the zenith of its development and there were few changes between '61 and the end of series production in 1962. This particular machine's impressive specification includes the following: Summerfield Engineering engine, Hemmings gearbox, Newby belt primary drive/clutch, Amal GP2 carburettor, and a frame constructed of Reynolds 531 tubing to original pattern. We are advised that Summerfield Engineering pulled the engine down three years ago to check it and found that it was all good inside. Only some 50 miles have been covered since then. Sadly, nothing is known of this Manx's race history, though Summerfield's may be able to supply some information.
Today the Manx Norton's popularity in classic racing remains undiminished, with original examples racing alongside replicas of differing specification produced by specialist manufacturers worldwide. In the 1990s, accomplished Norton expert Bernie Allen produced replicas of late (1961 specification) Manx Nortons to order at a price that was then in the region of £24,000. Doug Hele, Norton's renowned race engineer, said of the Allen bikes: 'They are better than when we made them'. The choice of 1961 is significant, as by then the Manx had reached the zenith of its development and there were few changes between '61 and the end of series production in 1962. This particular machine's impressive specification includes the following: Summerfield Engineering engine, Hemmings gearbox, Newby belt primary drive/clutch, Amal GP2 carburettor, and a frame constructed of Reynolds 531 tubing to original pattern. We are advised that Summerfield Engineering pulled the engine down three years ago to check it and found that it was all good inside. Only some 50 miles have been covered since then. Sadly, nothing is known of this Manx's race history, though Summerfield's may be able to supply some information.
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