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For Sale: 1974 Norton Commando 850 Custom in Seekonk, Massachusetts

Vehicle Description

1974 Norton Commando 850 Custom

ATTENTION NORTON ENTHUSIASTS!

CUSTOM DESIGNED BY MS CLASSIC CARS!

STUNNING NUT AND BOLT RESTORATION!

BEAUTIFUL COLOR COMBINATION!

MANY CUSTOM FEATURES!

COMPLETED IN 2017 WITH ONLY 5 TEST MILES!

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

SOME PHOTOS OF RESTORATION ARE LISTED BELOW!

  ***MS CLASSIC CARS IS KNOWN FOR COLLECTING BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHILCES THAT WE’VE COMPLETELY SERVICED AND DETAILED UNLIKE MOST CLASSIC VEHICLES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING ADVERTISED FOR SALE.  WE FULLY DOCUMENT OUR WORK WITH AN INVOICE.  WE RECENTLY HAVE BEEN ALSO COLLECTING CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES.  WE’RE PROUD TO SAY THAT WE RECENTLY SET A WORLD RECORD AT THE 2017 BARRETT JACKSON NORTHEAST AUTO AUCTION WITH A 1947 INDIAN CHIEF AND SIDE CAR THAT SOLD FOR $110,000.00 WITH THE BUYERS PREMIUM.  WETHER IT’S A CLASSIC VEHICLE OR A CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE WE KNOW QUALITY.  WE’LL LET THE PHOTOS DO THE REST OF THE TALKING. ***

STORY:

MS CLASSIC CARS PURCHASED A BEAUTIFUL 1952 FORD F1 PICKUP CUSTOM IN 2016 FROM A GENTLEMAN IN SOUTH RANCHES, FLORIDA.  HE DID A COMPLETE FRAME OFF RESTORATION WHICH WAS TRULY A LABOR OF LOVE.  IN CONVERSATION HE MENTIONED HE ALSO RESTORES CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES AS A HOBBY AND HAD A FEW NORTONS HE WAS LOOKING TO SELL.  OF COURSE I JUMPED ON THE OPPORTUNITY AND PURCHASED THEM.  HIS FORD PICKUP AND BOTH NORTONS CAN BE SEEN ON OUR WEBSITE SOLD PAGE.  WE HAD TWO MORE NORTONS THAT NEEDED TO BE RESTORED AND I COMMITTED TO PURCHASE BOTH UPON COMPLETION.  ONE IS A 1969 750 DUNSTALL NORTON ATLAS SPRING WHICH IS VERY RARE AND MATCHING NUMBERS.  THE OTHER IS A 1974 NORTON COMMANDO 850 WHICH IS THE BIKE LISTED HERE FOR SALE.  HE DECIDED TO RESTORE THE 1974 NORTON FIRST AND IT WAS COMPLETED IN APRIL OF 2017.  HIS PLAN WAS TO RESTORE THE MOTORCYCLE THE WAY IT LEFT THE FACTORY BUT I HAD A DIFFERENT IDEA.  I WANTED TO DESIGN THE MOTORCYCLE WITH SOME CUSTOM TOUCHES THAT WOULD TRULY MAKE IT A ONE-OF-A-KIND.  HE HADN’T RESTORED A NORTON CUSTOM BEFORE AND WAS EXCITED TO STEP OUT OF THE BOX.  SOME OF THE CUSTOM TOUCHES ARE LISTED BELOW.

  • BLACK POWDER COATED FRAME.
  • BLACK POWDER COATED RIMS WITH RED PIN STRIPING AND BUCAHAN SPOKES.
  • BLACK CERAMIC EXHAUST PIPES.
  • 2017 CRYSTAL WHITE PEARL TRICOAT PAINT.
  • BLACK LETTERING THROUGHOUT.
  • CUSTOM SEAT.
  • MIKUNI CARBURETOR.
  • STEEL BRAIDED HOSES.

 

DESCRIPTION:

AS I MENTIONED ABOVE MS CLASSIC CARS KNOWS QUALITY WHEN WE SEE IT.  THIS 1974 NORTON COMMANDO 850 MOTORCYCLE IS A SPECTACULAR ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW PIECE.   ITS ONE OF THE NICEST RESTORATIONS WE’VE EVER SEEN.  AS THE RESTORATION PHOTOS DOCUMENT THIS WAS A COMPLETE NUT AND BOLT RESTORATION WITH NO EXPENSE SPARED.  EVERYTHING WAS RESTORED OR REBUILT INCLUDING THE ENGINE.  WE VERIFIED THE VIN NUMBER ON THE FRAME TAG MATCHES THE VIN NUMBER ON THE PAPERWORK. 

 

YOU’RE CHALLENGE

I HAVE MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE AND FOLLOW THE CLASSIC VEHICLE MARKET ON A DAILY BASIS.  I’M EXPERIENCED WITH MOST YEARS, MAKES AND MODELS.  OBVIOUSLY I’M MORE EXPERIENCED WITH CERTAIN VEHICLES BUT FOLLOW THEM ALL.  I PRICE MY CLASSIC VEHILCES COMPETITIVE BASED ON THE CURRENT MARKET VALUES.  I RECENTLY HAVE BEEN COLLECTING CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES AND LEARNING.    I WOULD CHALLENGE ANYONE TO FIND A COMPARABLE MOTORCYCLE FOR LESS.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COMPARING THE MOTORCYCLES HISTORY, RESTORATION WORK, ALL OPTIONS AND THE ENTIRE MOTORCYCLES OVERALL CONDITION FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.  IF YOU’RE TRULY INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS MOTORCYCLE AND YOU HAVE A COMPARABLE MOTORCYCLE THAT’S PRICED LESS PLEASE CALL ME TO DISCUSS IT FURTHER. I’M CONFIDENT THAT MY MOTORCYCLE WILL BE THE BETTER CHOICE.  IF I’M WRONG I’LL TELL YOU THE OTHER MOTORCYCLE IS A BETTER CHOICE AND POINT YOU IN THAT DIRECTION.

 

“AS MY WEBSITE INDICATES I’VE COLLECTED AND SOLD HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS.  I’M PROUD TO SAY THAT I SOLD MULTIPLE VEHICLES THAT HAVE SET WORLD RECORD PRICES.  I’VE ALSO SOLD MANY CLASSIC VEHICLES IN THE SIX FIGURE PLUS PRICE RANGE.  I’VE RECENTLY BEEN COLLECTING CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES.  I’M PROUD TO SAY  WE RECENTLY JUST SET A WORLD RECORD AT THE 2017 BARRETT JACKSON NORTHEAST AUTO AUCTION WITH A 1947 INDIAN CHIEF WITH SIDECAR THAT SOLD FOR $110,000.00.  THE POINT BEING IS THAT I’M A GOOD JUDGE OF CHARACTER WHEN IT COMES TIME TO DESCRIBE A CLASSIC VEHICLE OR MOTORCYCLE.  THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE YOU’RE ABOUT TO WITNESS IS REALLY SWEET!  IF YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS MOTORCYCLE I WOULD SUGGEST MOVING FORWARD WITH INVESTIGATING IT FURTHER.  PLEASE GIVE ME A PHONE CALL AND I’LL GO OVER THE ENTIRE MOTORCYCLE WITH YOU OVER THE PHONE.  I WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT IT.  I’LL LITERALLY GO OVER IT INCH BY INCH IF NEEDED SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE PURCHASING.  I’M THE OWNER AND CAN MAKE ALL THE DECISIONS REGARDING THE PRICE, ETC.  THERE WILL BE NO PRESSURE.  MY GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT MOTORCYCLE FOR YOU.  IF YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE IT I’LL MAKE THE TRANSACTION TRANSPARENT AND SIMPLE.  I’LL ASSIST YOU IN FINANCING IF NECESSARY. I’LL ALSO ASSIST YOU WITH ALL THE SHIPPING.  IT’S THAT EASY.  MS CLASSIC CARS ISN’T JUST ANOTHER DEALER. MS CLASSIC CARS IS A BRAND.”

MARC SCHILIRO – THE OWNER

Vehicle Details

  • 1974 Norton Commando 850 Custom
  • Listing ID: CC-1010969
  • Price: $23,900 (OBO)
  • Location:Seekonk, Massachusetts
  • Year:1974
  • Make:Norton
  • Model:Commando 850 Custom
  • Exterior Color:Crystal White
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:5
  • Stock Number:351
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Fully Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Engine History:Rebuilt
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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