This website shows the various stages of the restoration of a 150cc New Imperial Model 23 motorcycle which was originally manufactured in 1932, sold by Jordan's of Hull and bought by me in 1980 and has only just been been finished!!
The Association exists to promote the restoration, maintenance and use of those New Imperials that have survived since the Company closed in 1939; we can offer advice and information on all New Imperial models from the Association’s membership of about 250 world-wide.
The Norman Cycles Club is based at the Willesborough Windmill in Ashford Kent, home town to the Norman factory. The motorcycles are rare and we are the only club dedicated to keeping them on the road. The National Autocycle & Cyclemotor Club (NACC) do a splendid job for the small motorised Normans, their web site is well worth checking out (www.buzzing.org).
Many of the former factory buildings still stand in Beaver Road, the new road outside of the former factory site has been named Norman Road.
A museum is located in the windmills barn, this features a collection of cycles and mopeds, and a large wall display.
