Norton P11 750 / RANGER, highly authentic, unmolested survivor for sale

Seller: vintagesteal

Condition: Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1968; Make: Norton; Model: P11 750 / RANGER, highly authentic, unmolested survivor; Mileage: 14,487 miles; Engine: 750 cc; Type: UTV/Side-by-Side; Color: Red. The 1968 Norton P11 F orget compromise. Forget Refined. This is the 1968 Norton P11, the Beast! The 1968 Norton P11 (often marketed as the P11A or Ranger) is a legendary, 750 cc, high-performance " desert sled ". Born out of American racing demands, it combined a massive Norton Atlas engine with a lightweight Matchless frame. Today, it is revered by collectors as a rare and exciting footnote in British motorcycle history. Sales of P11's on "Bring-A-Trailer" : https://bringatrailer.com/search/?s=Norton+P11 The Origin Story The P11 was not originally designed in a boardroom but rather born in the United States. In the mid-1960s, Associated Motorcycles (AMC) owned both Norton and Matchless. Bob Blair, Norton's US West Coast distributor (ZDS Motors), wanted a competitive, lightweight scrambler for California's desert racing scene. After the factory refused to build it, Blair and his mechanics took a lightweight Matchless G85CS off-road frame and shoehorned the powerful 750cc Norton Atlas parallel-twin engine into it. This homemade creation proved so incredibly fast and agile that AMC executives in the UK adopted the design. The resulting bike was named "Project 11" (which became P11). Evolution in 1968: The P11A and "Ranger" While the 1967 P11 was an out-and-out desert racer, it lacked everyday street manners (featuring high-mounted pipes and a tiny competition seat). In response, Norton revised the bike for 1968 into the P11A , and later the Norton Ranger . Street Comfort: The 1968 models featured lower-mounted exhaust pipes with removable baffles and a broader, more comfortable dual seat. Parts Bin Special: The P11 series was essentially an exercise in using up old AMC parts. As a result, 1968 production batches varied heavily, with different styles of oil tanks, handlebars, and mudguards depending on factory inventory at the time. Technical Specifications Engine: Air-cooled, 750cc OHV parallel twin (taken from the Norton Atlas) Horsepower: Approximately 52.5 hp to 56 hp Weight: ~388 lbs (very lightweight for a big twin of that era) Frame: Reynolds 531 steel cradle frame (derived from the Matchless G85CS) Transmission: 4-speed AMC non-unit gearbox Performance: Top speed of roughly 105 mph Legacy and Rarity The P11 was a dominant force on the track for a brief period. Most notably, racer Mike Patrick won the 1968 California Desert Race Championship on a P11 . However, its reign was short-lived. By 1969, agile, lightweight two-stroke dirt bikes began to dominate off-road racing. Furthermore, Norton had launched its wildly successful Commando, which utilized handling concepts developed on the P11. Consequently, Norton ended P11 production in late 1968 to focus on the Commando. Because the entire production run lasted only around 20 months and roughly 2,500 units were built (with almost all sold in the US), original P11’s and P11A Rangers are highly prized. You can explore market trends and historical valuations for these bikes on the Bring-A-Trailer page. Current Condition She was fully operational and running 5 years ago. Since then the fuel was drained, oil pan is still full, with no leaks.Engine has excellent compression, transmission shifts through the gears easily, brakes work well. To get this back on the road, give it a basic British bike service: new fuel, change plugs, carburetor cleaner, starting fluid and get he running. I would say with a little love she will be back on the street. Keep in mind we are talking about a 50+ year old vintage bike. Still as you can see, she is in great nick. Terms of Sale Old Fashioned Transaction! Purchase direct from me. With in 3 days, Full payment via wire transfer, personal check within 3 days. Do not use “Secure Purchase” : its very time consuming, and far too much personal info requested like Social Security number, IRS and the government. Call me when it’s over @ 3134143540 Shipping/Pickup: Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping arrangements, though I am happy to assist with coordinating wholesale shipping anywhere. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS, PRIVATE SALE, NO SALE TAX COLLECTED I am selling off my 40 year collection of vintage Motorcycles. See the others I have listed. Happy to work a deal on 2 or more. Terms of Sale Deposit: A non-refundable $250 PayPal deposit is required within 24 hours of auction close. This is an Old Fashioned Transaction! Purchase direct from me. Payment in 3 days: Full payment via wire transfer, personal check within 3 days. Do NOT use “Secure Purchase”: its very time consuming, and far too much personal info requested like Social Security number, IRS and the government. Call me when it’s over @ 3134143540 Shipping/Pickup: Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping arrangements, though I am happy to assist with coordinating wholesale shipping anywhere. 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Color: Red