This example of the legendary Norton Manx 30M represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic and successful motorcycles in the history of Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
With its all matching numbers status confirmed by NOC factory records : engine, frame, gearbox and even the front fork yoke and presenting in remarkably correct specification, this Manx is a rare and historically significant survivor.
The short stroke DOHC Norton Manx was the final and most refined iteration of Norton’s long-evolving Camshaft engine, initially introduced in 1930 with the "Carroll" camshaft engine.By the 1950s, the Manx had become the dominant force in international 350cc and 500cc competition, benefiting from continual development by the Norton Works Racing Department. The pairing of the high-revving, short stroke DOHC single engine with the revolutionary "Featherbed" duplex cradle frame in the early 1950s brought the Manx to the peak of its performance.
This 1955 Manx 30M was originally delivered in December 1954 to the dealer Tacheny in Belgium. The buyer was Mr. Roland Adolf Heck.
Mr. Heck used the Manx for a few races in Germany in 1956, 1957 and 1958 but the Manx was never raced extensively. This helps to explain how the Manx has retained all matching numbers. In 1960 the Manx changed ownership to Mr. Heck’s son who kept it in his private collection and only used it for a few parade races in 1980 and 1981. A full restoration of th eManx was carried out in 1984 and the Manx then stayed on display with the family.
In 2015 the engine was completely rebuild by Andy Molnar in the UK and shortly thereafter, the Manx was sold on. An invoice from Andy Molnar accompanies the bike and shows the labour and parts used.
The engine is equipped with an original Amal GP carburettor, along with a rare Lucas magnesium racing magneto and the original close-ratio Manx gearbox. Other notable original features include Magnesium Manx-specification front and rear hubs, Correct megaphone exhaust system, Original ‘elephant’s foot’ oil tank, Rubber-mounted Smiths tachometer, Manx clip-on handlebars with brazed-on control levers and Girling rear dampers.
The Manx remains in outstanding cosmetic and mechanical condition and was last ridden in the autumn of 2024.
Now being offered for sale, the Manx requires only light recommissioning (replenish oil and fresh fuel) and is an ideal acquisition for collectors, historic racing enthusiasts, or for museum display.
Additional photos and videos of the Manx being ridden are available upon request.
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