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The Norton Owners Club library holds copies of a wide range of literature about Nortons. These include books, sales brochures, price lists, test reports and other publications.
The collection is not available for loan, but the NOC Librarian can use the library to assist Members with researching information.
The following titles comprise a comprehensive, although not necessarily exhaustive, list of books about Nortons:-
Please advise us of any other publications to add to this list
Norton Tuning | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Paul Dunstall | Publisher:- | Andover Norton, 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Paperback This book was written in the late 1960s and most of what is written still applies today. As the original was long out of print, the publisher approached Paul Dunstall who gave permission to reprint it and wrote a new foreword | ||||||||||||||
The Essential Buyer's guide - Norton Commando | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Peter Henshaw | Publisher:- | Veloce Publishing, 2009 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Paperback, 64pp 139 x 195mm, with 100 mainly colour photos A no-nonsense, straightforward guide to buying a Commando, The reality of living with a Norton Commando, Relative value of each model, Detailed, step-by-step guide – points to look for, Spares prices, Auction guide, Facts & figures, Restore, or pay more to start with?, Problems that arise from lack of use, Useful contacts – clubs, parts suppliers, restorers, Very detailed description of Commando development | ||||||||||||||
The Scrapbook Series - Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Editor:- | James Robinson | Publisher:- | Mortons, 2009 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Perfect bound A4, 132pp, with photos A 'bookazine' of Norton history and development based around a collection of images from the Mortons Archive | ||||||||||||||
Motorcycle Apprentice | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Bill Cakebread | Publisher:- | Veloce Publishing, 2008 | ISBN 1 84584 179 9 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Hardback, 128pp, 101 pictures, 30 in colour Life in the AMC factory where Nortons were produced 1963-1969 with unique photographs | ||||||||||||||
Flat Tank Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | George Cohen | Publisher:- | NortonGeorge Publishing, 2006 | ISBN 0 95537 430 2 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Hardback, 260pp, with 600 photos With chapters on the 1907 TT, many stories about the pioneer record breakers at Brooklands and all of the author's archive material, 95 % of which has previously been unpublished. Many stories from the likes of Rem Fowler, Dan O'Donovan, Rex Judd, Pat Driscoll, Dan Bradbury and of course letters and lectures by James Lansdowne himself | ||||||||||||||
Norton Commando | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Mick Duckworth | Publisher:- | Haynes, 2004 | ISBN 1 84425 021 0 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Hardback, 144pp, with colour and b&w photos A very detailed description of Commando development | ||||||||||||||
Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Mick Woollett | Publisher:- | Osprey, 1992 | ISBN 1 85532 202 1 | |||||||||||
Details:- | Hardback, 320pp, with b&w photos The largest and most comprehensive history of the marque yet written | ||||||||||||||
Manx Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Mick Walker | Publisher:- | Aston Publishing, 1990 | ISBN 0 94662 736 3 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | The history of these racing singles with black &white photos. A good read | ||||||||||||||
Norton, The Complete Story | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Derek Magrath | Publisher:- | Crowood, 1991 | ISBN 1 85223 5454 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | 160pp A nicely written history with illustrations throughout | ||||||||||||||
Norton Classic Motorcycles | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Don Morley | Publisher:- | Osprey, 1991 | ISBN 1 85532 140 8 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Colour photographs A well printed photo book with full captions and text | ||||||||||||||
Pictorial History of Norton Motorcycles | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Jim Reynolds | Publisher:- | N.M.M./Temple, 1985 | ISBN 0 60035 170 X | |||||||||||
| Details:- | From the earliest days to 1958; well illustrated and fully captioned | ||||||||||||||
The Norton Story | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Bob Holliday | Publisher:- | Patrick Stephens, 1972 | ISBN 0 85059 791 9 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | The original Norton history book, since brought up to date with reprints | ||||||||||||||
The Unapproachable Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Bob Holliday | Publisher:- | Dalton Watson/Beaulieu Museum, 1979 | ISBN 0 90156 444 3 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | A picture book with captions and good coverage of racing machines | ||||||||||||||
Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Dennis Howard | Publisher:- | Ballantyne Books, 1972 | ISBN 345 02437 0 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Softback A Norton history and a good read but it is rare to find copies in the UK | ||||||||||||||
First Norton Knocker Scene | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Bruce Main-Smith | Publisher:- | B.M.S. Ltd., 1979 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Bruce's photos of OHC Nortons. Lots of lovely Manxs and Inters | ||||||||||||||
Norton Motorcycles 1928 to 1955 | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Bruce Main-Smith | Publisher:- | B.M.S. Ltd., 1959 | ISBN 0 95024 126 1 | |||||||||||
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Norton - A Racing Legend | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Jim Reynolds | Publisher:- | Apple Press, 1995 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Captioned picture book, b&w/colour photos and running text Also covers road Nortons | ||||||||||||||
Illustrated Motorcycle Legends - Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Roy Bacon | Publisher:- | Sunburst Books, 1996 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Captioned picture book, b&w and colour photos and running text Many brochure illustrations of earlier machines Also being sold as The Illustrated History of Norton | ||||||||||||||
Built for Speed | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | John Griffith | Publisher:- | Temple, 1962 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Not solely a Norton book, but with many Nortons featured, including racing prototypes Reprinted by Bruce Main-Smith Ltd. | ||||||||||||||
Tuning The Norton Twin | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Steve Robinson | Publisher:- | |||||||||||||
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Norton Repair and Tune-up Guide | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Publisher:- | Chilton, 1973 | ISBN 0 80195 913 6 | ||||||||||||
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Norton Twin Restoration | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Roy Bacon | Publisher:- | Osprey, 1987 | ISBN 0 85045 708 4 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Softback, 240pp with many b&w photos Covers all twins including Jubilee and P11 | ||||||||||||||
Illustrated Norton Buyers Guide | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Roy Bacon | Publisher:- | Niton Publishing, 1991 | ISBN 1 85579 004 1 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Identification and analysis of all post-1945 models, with plenty of photographs | ||||||||||||||
Norton Tuning | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Paul Dunstall | Publisher:- | Lodgemark Press | ISBN 0 85077 091 2 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | 30pp in large format How to hot up your Dominator or Commando | ||||||||||||||
Norton Singles | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Roy Bacon | Niton Publishing | ISBN 1 85579 013 0 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Pocket sized guide with plenty of illustrations The first of 3 booklets in the Motorcycle Monograph series | ||||||||||||||
Norton Dominator Twins 1949 - 1970 | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Roy Bacon | Publisher:- | Niton Publishing, 1990 | ISBN 1 85648 306 1 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Pocket sized guide with plenty of illustrations 56pp The second of 3 booklets in the Motorcycle Monograph series Reprinted in 1995 by The Promotional Reprint Co. Ltd. for Selectabook | ||||||||||||||
Norton Commando - All Models | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Roy Bacon | Publisher:- | Niton Publishing, 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Pocket sized guide with plenty of illustrations 56pp The third of 3 booklets in the Motorcycle Monograph series Reprinted by The Promotional Reprint Co. Ltd. for Selectabook Ltd. in 1995 | ||||||||||||||
The Book of the Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | W.C. Haycraft | Publisher:- | Pitmans, 1953 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Covers all side and overhead valve singles from 1932 to 1952 and OHC models to 1939 | ||||||||||||||
Norton Dominator Twins | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | W.C. Haycraft | Publisher:- | Pitmans, 1963 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Covers all Dominator models from 1955 to 1965 | ||||||||||||||
Norton Motor Cycles | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Edgar Franks | Publisher:- | Pearson, 1950 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Covers all singles machines from 1932 | ||||||||||||||
Norton Motor Cycles | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | P.L. Garratt | Publisher:- | Pearson, 1962 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Covers all singles and Dominator twins from 1948 to 1960; also Navigator from 1961 to 1962 and 650SS | ||||||||||||||
Norton Motorcycles 1928-55 | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Edgar Franks | Publisher:- | Temple, 1959 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Covers all singles plus Model 7 and Model 88. Republished by Bruce Main-Smith Ltd. | ||||||||||||||
Norton Service and Overhaul Manual | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Fred Neill | Publisher:- | Lodgemark Press | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Covers all early 1960s singles and twins, including Jubilee and Atlas | ||||||||||||||
Norton 500, 600, 650 and 750 Twins Workshop Manual | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | D.J. Rabone | Publisher:- | Haynes, 1974 | ISBN 0 85696 187 6 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | The manual for all the big twins from 1957 to 1970, including the Atlas hybrids | ||||||||||||||
Norton Commando Workshop Manual | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Jeff Clew | Publisher:- | Haynes, 1978 | ISBN 0 85696 125 6 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | The manual for all the Commando variants, 750cc and 828cc from 1967 to 1977 | ||||||||||||||
NOC Commando Service Notes | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Tim Stevens | Publisher:- | Norton Owners Club, 1979 | Out of print | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Hints and tips for all Commandos, including electric start | ||||||||||||||
Norton 750 and 850 Commandos - All Years | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Mike Bishop | Publisher:- | Clymer Publishing, USA | ISBN 0 89287 158 X | |||||||||||
| Details:- | A service, repair and performance manual | ||||||||||||||
Tech Digest | |||||||||||||||
| Editor:- | Mike Frick | Publisher:- | International Norton Owners Association, 1999 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | Version 3.2, b&w Handy hints and tips for Commando models with some information for Atlas | ||||||||||||||
Norton Singles | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Roy Bacon | Publisher:- | Osprey, 1983 | ISBN 0 85045 485 9 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Hardback, 192pp with b&w photos A technical and general history of all singles from 1927 to 1966 | ||||||||||||||
Norton Twins | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Roy Bacon | Publisher:- | Osprey, 1981 | ISBN 0 85045 423 9 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Hardback, 192pp with b&w photos A technical and general history of all lightweight and heavyweight twins | ||||||||||||||
Norton Rotaries | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Kris Perkins | Publisher:- | Osprey, 1991 | ISBN 1 855321 81 5 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Hardback, with b&w photos Pictures of rather poor quality but otherwise a complete and in-depth technical history | ||||||||||||||
The Manx Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Mick Walker | Publisher:- | Redline Books, 2001 | ISBN 0 9531311 4 9 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | A comprehensive history of the Manx Norton, including information on tuners and the current classic racing scene | ||||||||||||||
Norton - The Racing Story | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Mick Walker | Publisher:- | The Crowood Press, 2002 | ISBN 1 86126 546 8 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | A history of the Norton racing motorcycle | ||||||||||||||
Manx Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | C.J. Ayton | Publisher:- | Haynes, 1985 | ISBN 0 85429 452 X | |||||||||||
| Details:- | The 1st. of 3 booklets in the Super Profile series. Slim, but much useful information and reprinted road tests | ||||||||||||||
International Norton | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | C.J. Ayton | Publisher:- | Haynes, 1985 | ISBN 0 85429 365 5 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | The 2nd. of 3 booklets in the Super Profile series. Slim, but much useful information and reprinted road tests | ||||||||||||||
Norton Commando | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Jeff Clew | Publisher:- | Haynes, 1983 | ISBN 0 85429 335 3 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | The 3rd. of 3 booklets in the Super Profile series. Slim, but much useful information and reprinted road tests | ||||||||||||||
Norton Commando Gold Portfolio | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | R.M. Clarke | Publisher:- | Brooklands Books, 1995 | ||||||||||||
| Details:- | B&W illustrations Roadtests and Commando related articles taken from the motorcycle press in 1968 and 1977 | ||||||||||||||
British Motorcycles Since 1950 (volume 3) | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Steve Wilson | Publisher:- | Patrick Stephens, 1986 | ISBN 0 85059 626 2 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Hardback, 224pp, with b&w photos Not solely devoted to Norton but 150 pages devoted to the marque | ||||||||||||||
Norton from 1946 | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Cyril Ayton | Publisher:- | Bay View Books, 1988 | ISBN 1 87097 900 1 | |||||||||||
| Details:- | Roadtests and Norton articles up to 1968 from the Motor Cycle and Motor Cycling magazines | ||||||||||||||
Cycle World on Norton 1962-71 | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Publisher:- | Brooklands Books, 1987 | ISBN 1 86982 663 9 | ||||||||||||
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Norton Commando | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Publisher:- | Cycleserv (Australia), 1972 | ISBN 0 90996 907 8 | ||||||||||||
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Norton Toute L'Histoire | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Didier Ganneau | Publisher:- | EPA (France), 1987 | ISBN 2 85120 256 11 | |||||||||||
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Norton Commando Motoscopie | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Christian Guislain | Publisher:- | Gallet (France), 1993 | ISBN 2 91025 902 1 | |||||||||||
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Norton Commando Revue Moto Technique | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Nestor Elyn | Publisher:- | ETAI (France), 1984 | ISSN 0 1507214 | |||||||||||
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Norton Commando Onderhouds Notities | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Publisher:- | NOC (Belgium), 1990 | |||||||||||||
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Norton Commando Onderdelenbo | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Publisher:- | NCN (Netherlands), 1987 | |||||||||||||
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Norton Commando Werkplaats Handboek | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Publisher:- | NCN (Netherlands), 1984 | ISBN9 09000 741 5 | ||||||||||||
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Norton Commando Reparaturanleitung | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Publisher:- | Bucheli (Switzerland),1977 | ISBN 3 71681 319 2 | ||||||||||||
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Norton Commando Rennmotorräder | |||||||||||||||
| Author:- | Christian Spahn | Publisher:- | Serag (Switzerland), 1986 | ISBN 3 90800 745 3 | |||||||||||
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From original data compiled by Peter Thistle, Norton Owners Club; with later additions
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