1968 Norton JAP Sprint Racer 'Wotan' 1,150cc

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This lot will be auctioned by Iconic Auctioneers at The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 on Sunday the 15th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. The price indicated is the lower estimate. Please note we are unable to offer part exchange or finance. Description: The Norton 'featherbed' frame first appeared in the early 1960s and were developed initially for use on Manx Nortons to great success on race tracks around the world,Quickly introduced by the factory onto production Norton models, including Internationals and Dominators,Wasn't long before people started using the frame for home-built specials including Tritons, Norvins and numerous others,This Sprint Special is one of the four bikes built in period by Francis Williams, previous bikes included the 'Saltdean Special' and 'Thor',All these bikes were powered by JAP V-twin engines of various capacities,This machine, 'Wotan', was ridden in period by Ernie Woods,This Mk3/No3 machine was built in the 1960s and as Francis Williams health deteriorated was modified for road use and road registered by Ernie Woods in 1968,Purchased directly from Ernie Woods by our late vendor with original receipt included in August 1968,Norton frame is a late 1950's example,Unused for decades, recent work was completed and included ignition and carburettor upgrades,Some original parts inluded as pictured,History file included with period photos of 'Wotan' along with copy of original 1968 RF60 log book, various receipts, old MOT, vendors research notes and other related items,Classic 'sprint' racer with great provenance,UK registered on its original registration on a current V5C,

Safety Belt Pretensioners; Tuning