{"product_id":"norton-twins-the-postwar-500-600-650-750-850-and-lightweight-twins","title":"Norton Twins: The Postwar 500, 600, 650, 750, 850 and Lightweight Twins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorton Twins: The Postwar 500, 600, 650, 750, 850 and Lightweight Twins, Roy Bacon — 1st Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Osprey Publishing Limited, 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 191.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The binding remains tight, square, and structurally sound, with no rolling or lean to the spine. The unclipped dust jacket is well-preserved, displaying only faint rubbing and minimal shelf wear along the extremities, free from any notable tearing or loss. Internally, the text block is highly commendable; the pages are bright, crisp, and entirely free of foxing, thumbing, or distracting blemishes, presenting an exceptionally clean reading copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This first edition forms part of the respected Osprey Collector’s Library, providing an authoritative and profusely illustrated overview of Norton's postwar twins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIssued in 1981, this volume features a foreword by John Hudson and is supplemented by comprehensive technical data and historical photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eCopies in this condition, retaining a bright and intact dust jacket, are increasingly appreciated by classic motorcycle enthusiasts, though the edition remains relatively accessible on the current open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA definitive and meticulously researched history, Roy Bacon’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eNorton Twins\u003c\/i\u003e explores the development and legacy of the iconic postwar motorcycles that defined an era of British engineering. Covering the complete lineage from the Model 7, 88, and 99 to the legendary Atlas and Commando, this volume is an essential reference for restorers, owners, and classic transport historians. With detailed specifications and a wealth of period photographs, it stands as a celebrated tribute to Norton’s lasting influence on motorcycling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55867781480787,"sku":"7044","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261110_131620.jpg?v=1794519852","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/norton-twins-the-postwar-500-600-650-750-850-and-lightweight-twins","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}