c.1995/2000 Summerfield Manx Norton Francis Beart replica, 4...

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£22,500

c.1995/2000 Summerfield Manx Norton Francis Beart replica, 498cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number not found. Engine number Summerfield 0510 JS. Gearbox Summerfield 6.RS 0400 RW.
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Francis Beart, (1905 – 1983), was a racing motor cyclist and motor cycle tuner, and later known also for tuning Formula Three racing cars. His famous bikes notched up eleven Manx GP wins, ten 2nds and three 3rds. He had a near-obsession with motorcycle weight reduction which was achieved by the usual methods of hollowing bolts, opting for lighter metals wherever expedient, and Swiss-cheese-drilling of components.
This replica was built by our vendor in the late 1990's using a Norton frame with all new components to the specification of a late 1950's Beart 500. The engine was built by Summerfield and all other components where of the highest quality, the alloy handcrafted "Marilyn Monroe" tanks is a work of art, the gearbox is a six speed unit, the belt drive clutch is by BNR, Manx swinging arm and four leading shoe front brake. The machine has never been fired up or ridden, although every month oil is poured into the cylinder and it is turned over. It has been exhibited several times but mainly it was for show in his home. It is now time to allow someone the pleasure of ownership.
There is no paperwork with the machine.