Norton Dominator Model 99 1958 in original Red

This Dominator 99 was restored by its single engineer owner between 2004 and 2007. Correct new parts used include the wheels. exhaust pipes. silencers. wiring. seat. handlebar controls and fastenings. In addition. the cycle parts were repainted. the bright-work re-chromed and the fuel tank sealed with an ethanol-safe sealant. Currently taxed. the machine is offered with original registration. purchase details. and V5C registration document.

Introduced for 1956. the 596cc Dominator 99 was outwardly identical to the 88. Endowed with greater power and higher gearing enabling it to top the magic 'ton'. the 99 nevertheless retained all the excellent handling and steering characteristics associated with the Featherbed chassis. One of the Rockers' favourites. the 99 remained essentially unchanged - apart from gaining alternator/coil-ignition electrics for 1958

The History of the bike is that it was chosen by the current owner ("Ginger John H") from the stock at Gus Kuhn's shop in the Stockwell Road SW9. A founding member of the Norton Owner's Club. John rode the bike all around Europe for the next 8 years. In 1966 John had an accident on his way to where he worked as an engineer in Germany - when he collided with an errant Volkswagen. In tribute to the Dominator. John says that the Volkswagen suffered greater damage than the bike did! He dismantled the bike and brought it home to the UK in 1966 and stored the parts in his garage where the bike stayed until 2004.

Along with his great friend Frank. John H painstakingly rebuilt the bike over a period of 3 years. All the bright work was re-chromed or replaced. the tin work was repainted in the original Red and the engine carefully rebuilt and run in. Since the completion of the rebuild in 2007. John only has ridden just over a thousand miles on his Pride and Joy and at the age of 82 has had to recognise that it's time to part with it.

As a long term friend and fellow NOC member. John has agreed that I should advertise the bike on his behalf in the hope that the bike will go to someone who will use his 'Red Road burner' to the limits of it's considerable performance!

Bike available for view/collection in Leamington Spa Warwickshire. Please feel free to ask any questions or to arrange a viewing.