Norton
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (642 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760319847 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Good Overall Norton Book Having read several Norton motorcycle books I would have to say this is the most comprehensive book available. The early history is well documented, especially in regards to it's founder James L. Norton. The author does have a bias for the racing history, he raced sidecars earlier in his career, but does provide a g. Norton motorcycle history This provides a good history of Norton motorcycles and their racing history with a fantastic collection of photographs.. Norton (Osprey Collectors Library) Christine Horton The condition of this book was excellent, just like new and the quality of contents is exactly what I wanted, giving my son, who received it as a gift, the history of the Norton that he wanted. I will not hesitate to purchase books from you in the future. Thank you.
This book charts the history of one of the oldest marques in the world: both the glorious racing tradition and the production machines, from the first clip-on engines to the F1 rotary superbike. The Untouchable Norton is how racer Rem Fowler described his machine after winning the twin-cylinder class of the first TT in 1907. Interviews with those closely involved (including James Norton's daughter Grace, who kindly provided original documents and photographs reproduced here for the first time) make this the definitive account of a key contribution to motorcycle history.. The company would use the phrase in advertising for the next 50 years