The rotary Norton star shone so very brightly, but so very briefly. It was, like many machines from the British industry, an exceptional device marketed far too late. Nevertheless, they made their mark and still have their fans, Nigel C meets one such enthusiast who can proudly say 'I did it my way'.
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