The pre-production,1948 Norton 500T Trials Motorcycle
MORE than 30 motorcycles from the collection of Irish motorcycle legend Harry Lindsay will be auctioned by Bonhams at the Classic Motorcycle Show in Stafford next April 29. The collection is expected to make over £200,000. Highlights include an ‘as new’ McIntosh Norton 500cc Manx (£25,000-30,000) together with a matching McIntosh Norton 350cc Manx (£22,000-27,000). Harry Lindsay’s family has been synonymous with motorcycle production, racing and sales.
His grandfather responsible for the creation of one of Ireland’s earliest motorcycles: the ‘Celtic’. In 1926 Harry’s grandfather and father set up premises in 26 Great Ship Street, Dublin, the same premises from which Harry acted as Irelands major importer of Bultaco motorcycles and Honda spares. He was the Republic of Ireland’s Vincent agent.