1969 Dunstall Norton Value

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What is this 1969 original Dunstall worth (4,500 original miles)? Asking for a friend (Its in USA)

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I think the big question is the definition of a ‘Dunstall’ Norton. Meaning, was it bulit in someone’s shed after buying the parts from Dunstall, or was it built by Dunstall in there workshop?

It won’t make any difference to it as motorbike 50+ years later of course, but it does seem to make a difference to collectors, and therefore the value.
 
Fast Eddie said:
I think the big question is the definition of a ‘Dunstall’ Norton. Meaning, was it bulit in someone’s shed after buying the parts from Dunstall, or was it built by Dunstall in there workshop?

It won’t make any difference to it as motorbike 50+ years later of course, but it does seem to make a difference to collectors, and therefore the value.
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It was not built in a shed. Original one built by Dunstall...
 
Interesting rear shocks. Is it registered/titled as a "Dunstall?" Seem to remember at one point Dunstal obtained legal status as a "manufacturer." What is the bike's "provenance?" Bike looks like its spent a few years hanging out in someone's shed.
 
If it were mine, I sure wouldn't let it go for less than $7,500 here in the 'States...

It might fetch $10K or more, who knows? A lot depends on whether the title lists "Dunstall" as the manufacturer, as @Bodger alluded to...

The bits on the bike point to it being "legit", although anyone with time and money can piece one together with genuine period bits, especially if he can "work" the same level of patina on the bike overall...
 
Probably fetch over $10K.

Seeing a '74 Commando go for over $20K, maybe it could reach similar amount?????
 
Probably worth more in UK than in US. Featherbed bikes seem to get more money there. I guess if you put it on Bring a Trailer the "market" would tell you what it's worth. Not sure about bikes (haven't done an analysis lol) but cars seem to get higher number there than on Ebay.
 
I seem to recall the BAT crew want you to give them the basic info about the bike, and THEY write the ad copy...
 
Did Dunstall create build sheets for these specials? Would be interesting to find out what is inside the motor.

It could be ridden like it is, but I'd clean it up if I were young enough to put up with that riding position. Can't stop myself from cleaning up motorized vehicles.

Cleaned up, I would think it will bring more. Patina from neglect is over rated and doesn't really inspire confidence in the condition of a vehicle IMO. I think patina on a motorcycle narrows the higher paying buyer pool, but I don't know much.

Anyway, I guess it should be marketed as a barn find. It is a cool piece of history that is certain.

I agree with what GP thinks it is worth or could bring with the right buyer.
 
Seeing these pics prompted me to read the Dunstall tuning guide again. The wheel tuning is relevant to my current BSA build too. I am not sure what the rules are about posting the Dunstall tuning guide. I bought a pdf copy of it on eBay years ago. I would like to post it here, but don’t want to get in trouble with copy rules.
 
Jerry,

Sorry I’m lost. This is a ‘69 slimline featherbed Norton? The only featherbed Norton I’m aware of in ‘69 is a 650 Mercury.
 
yea , looks like it maybe single carb . Theres one or two pictures of similar on photowotsit . One Dual heat the oil disc calipers .

the ' Build Sheet ' containing the Dunstall Spec's would definately be usefull . try to trace / liberate / copy that , if you can .

Close up of that front brake ? Maybe the Tri T L S & Commando T L S started as Dunstall Equipment . Definately the Tri. one .

to tidy to go to a butcher or madman . Consideration of someone who will maintaun its originallity & not over restore it ,
should take presidance over optimum loot . Theyre only original once . That needs little more than strip & tidy etc to gettit like new .
 
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Jerry,

Sorry I’m lost. This is a ‘69 slimline featherbed Norton? The only featherbed Norton I’m aware of in ‘69 is a 650 Mercury.
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Good point but I suppose Dunstall could have obtained frames and built bikes in '69. Is there a '69 Dunstall catalog that lists featherbed bikes? Is '69 the date of first US registration and/or the year of manufacture of the bike we're talking about? (FWIW I have a '64 registered as a '65). AFAIK Mercurys were built using remaining featherbed components while the Commando went into production so there could have been any number of soon to be surplus to needs slimline frames sitting around at Norton or at Reynolds where the frames were actually made.
 
All good info. My friend and his friend both bought dunstalls after they got out of Vietnam. This was my friends, friend bike. My friend raced his and won a lot
 
Easy on the eye, tough on the butt; wish I was a 20 something with 70 something disposable cash...

Your efforts on your friend's behalf are laudable, good on you. I hope it sells for what he finds worth parting with it for.

Best.
 
Hi Jerry
My friend Andy recently (this year) sold his Dunstal Dommie. Manx colours & clean. Built by Dunstal & shown as such on the log book. Second owner & on the road. He got £9,500, which was a couple of thousand more than we thought a good 650ss would fetch.
 
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