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Books about Norton Motorcycles

Garage Company also carries a wide selection of books about British motorcycles as well as a number of Norton posters.


Norton : The Complete Illustrated History
By Mick Woollett. "The Untouchabie Norton" is how racer Rem Fowler described his machine after winning the twin-cylinder class of the first TT in 1907. The company would use the phrase in advertising for the next 50 years. This book charts the history of one of the oldest marques in the world: both the glorious racing tradition and the production machines, from the first clip-on engines to the F1 rotary superbike. Interviews with those closely involved including James Norton's daughter Grace, who provided original documents. Paperback, 7-3/4"x 10-9/16", 320pg
Order Number #137434AP $24.95


Norton : The Complete Story
By Derek Magrath. Now available in this softbound edition! The long and colorful history of Norton, fully illustrated with top quality in drawings and photographs. Special features include the technical innovations that made Norton great, short biographies of important figures in Norton's development, plus a thorough history of this popular British motorcycle. Hardcover, 7-3/4"x 10", 160pg
Order Number #116775AE $Ask



Norton Commando

By Mick Duckworth. The Norton Commando is arguably Britain's most welldeveloped twin-cylinder motorcycle. Launched in 1967, it was an outstanding sales success, both at home and overseas, and is still a practical means of transport today, with expert service and spares supply available. Here is a detailed history and owner's guide to this famous machine, including contemporary reaction to its launch, model changes, buying tips and more. Hardcover, 7-3/4"x 10-1/4", 144pg
Order Number #137200AE $29.95


Norton Dominator Twins 1949-70
By Roy Bacon. Hardcover, 56pg
Order Number #122999A $Ask







Norton : The Racing Story
By Mick Walker. 2002 is the centenary year of the world's greatest motorcycle marques. The first Norton was built in 1902 and almost immediately Norton were involved in competition. This book tells the story of bikes that gave the company such extraordinary racing success, from pre-war achievement, through the golden years of the Manx to the success of the rotary in more recent times. Hardcover, 7-1/2"x 9-1/2", 200pg
Order Number #135346AE $34.95




Norton Dominator 1949-70 Performance Portfolio
Road & combination tests, Specifications, Model introduction, Performance data, Domiracer, Feather bed Twins, 750 Metisse, 7, 77, 88, 99, 650SS, 750 Atlas, Scrambler, Dunstall. Paperback, 136pg
Order Number #134015A $22.95




Norton Rotaries Limited Edition Extra
The story of Norton Rotaries is traced from its announcement in the early '80's. Included are road, Comparison and prototype tests, racing and riding impressions and full performance data. All models are covered including the Classic, Commander, F1 and F1 Sport. Paperback, 136pg
Order Number #134014A $22.95



*Norton Commando Ultimate Portfolio
Order Number #133902A $34.95



Cycle World : On Norton 1962-71
Road Tests, New Model Intro's, Racing, Manxman, 750 Atlas, Manx 350 and 500, Scrambler, S'charged 600, Dunstall 750, Commando, Produccion Racer, Fastback.
Order Number #N62 $Ask




Norton Rotaries
By Kris Perkins. Osprey Collector's Library. The Story of a technological act of faith that paid off: the revolutionary engine that gave the British motorcycle industry a fighting chance - and returned the famous Norton marque to the track.
Order Number #116416AE $Ask



International Noton Super Profile
By C. J. Ayton. Hardcover, 56pg
Order Number #105840AE $Ask







Shop Manual

Vintage British Streetbikes
Repair Manual

Cltmer Collection Series. I deal for today's vintage British street bike enthusiast, this easy-to-use manual is a compilation of three original publications from the Clymer manual archives. Vintage British Street provides coverage of BSA 500 & 650cc Unit Twins 1963-1972, Norton 750 & 850cc Commandos 1696-1975, Triumph 500-750cc Twins 1963-1979model in three individual sections. Paperback
Order Number #M330 $33.95


Norton Commando 1968-77 Shop Manual
750, 850 model
Haynes. Paperback, 141pg
Order Number #HY125 $29.95





Norton  500, 600, 650 & 750 Twins 1957-70 Shop Manual
497, 597, 647, 745cc model
Haynes. Paperback,130 pg
Order Number #HY187  $29.95


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