Hi,
I have been contacted by a lady who has inherited a 1972 (Norvil ?) Commando. It is believed to have been imported from the USA in 1996. There is a suggestion that it has some racing history.
It is in bits and has had a certain amount of work done on it.
She would like to have a very rough idea of what it might be worth in its current state and also what it might be worth if all back together.
I know this very much depends on what has been done and what still needs to be done. But any guidance would be welcome.
First 4 pictures of the large bits attached, boxes of small bits do exist.
The frame is early, one of…
The frame is early, one of the 'ones that broke' and has been seriously messed about - so scrap. The swinging arm is a Metmachex alloy affair that doesn't fit the Isolastics; would devalue a standard bike even if it could be made to fit. Engine looks shiny but it depends what's inside. Ditto gearbox. PR body kit looks too shiny to have been raced but perhaps it was repainted. Wheels are standard with 18" Akront flanged rims, so worth a couple of hundred if they're straight.
At this distance it's a basket case. It'll cost a lot to put together unless you have a spare frame & swinging arm to hand. You have no idea what's inside that engine. Fuel tank is GRP so no use on the road, fairing is non standard. And you don't know whether it's complete.
I'd break it for spares and flog any decent bits off individually. If the grieving widow wants it gone then list as 'spares or repairs' and see what you're bid.
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Excuse my ignorance…
Was there such a thing as a Norvil Commando with this sort of frame modification? Seems like a radical modification for a one off.
j
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I bought a similar set of…
I bought a similar set of parts recently for around £2000.
I will probably spend another £2 to £3k powder coating, chrome plating and some new bits and stainless fasteners. Only planning to make a weekend rider not a show bike. Assuming the engine is ok and you put this one together with similar spend it would, in my opinion, be worth around £5 to £6k in today's market.
Could be a fun project and it's always nice to save another one!
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2K tops, maybe a bit more…
2K tops, maybe a bit more with a V5. It might achieve more broken up for spares.
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Just came across this eBay…
Just came across this eBay lot.
This could be the same bike, with frame modified to make the wheelbase 4 inches longer.
Dont know if this link will work. If not search 'Norton Norvil Commando Motorcycle Article' in eBay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364897839656?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=fHOmddpURTu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xI3IlR5PS4y&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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Bargain, at £4.99...
That is THE bike - however, its a Magazine article about it!
Good Spot!!
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It is such an unknown, in…
It is such an unknown, in its present state and market I would estimate £1500 to £2000 I would think any restoration cost would far out pace its then resale value so not viable. As suggested, part it out or sell it as a project as is. That's coming from me and I'm a sucker for these things!!
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Hi chaps, thanks for all the…
Hi chaps,
thanks for all the responses, that is much appreciated.
I will pass the information on.
Tony
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