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  • Norton Dominator: an Australian investigation. Part 2

    Norton Dominator: an Australian investigation. Part 2

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    Bruce J Tinworth continues his investigation into the intriguing Australian export model of Norton’s famous sporting twin. He discovers the Model 7R, a rigid-framed Dominator, trimmed in iridescent colour-schemes, often incorporating innovative and upgraded components… In August 1950, 84 motorcycles were displayed in Brisbane at Australia’s annual motorcycle exhibition. The models displayed by Andersons Agencies…

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  • Norton Dominator: an Australian investigation. Part I

    Norton Dominator: an Australian investigation. Part I

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    The history of Norton’s sporting twin is well-known around the world, but enthusiast Bruce J Tinworth has uncovered intriguing details about how a very special version of the Dominator ended up in Australia. But first, some background information… In the depressed, post-war economic climate, Norton Motors took a keen interest in the burgeoning American export…

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