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My 1974 Norton Commando

The Starship Snoopy

This is my personal Norton Commando — purchased brand new in November 1974 in Virginia. I've owned it ever since, ridden it across the country, and in 2002 gave it a full restoration. The Snoopy figurine on the dashboard is what earned it the name The Starship Snoopy.

1974
Frank's 1974 Norton Commando brand new, November 1974, somewhere in Virginia
Brand New — November, 1974. Somewhere in Virginia.
1984
Frank's 1974 Norton Commando at the Grand Canyon, 1984
1984 at the Grand Canyon.
2002
Frank's 1974 Norton Commando — 2002 restoration just completed
2002 Restoration just completed.
2002
Bare Norton Commando frame next to Frank's truck during restoration
Bare frame by my truck.
2002
The custom main electrical junction Frank built for the Norton Commando
The main electrical junction I built.
2002
Snoopy figurine mounted on the Norton Commando dashboard — the Starship Snoopy
Snoopy on the dashboard.
2002
English tax plate on the 1974 Norton Commando
English Tax Plate.

Restoration Notes

  • Full restoration completed in 2002
  • Frame stripped bare and refinished
  • Custom main electrical junction designed and built by Frank
  • Complete rewire of all electrical circuits
  • Snoopy mascot mounted on the dashboard — giving the bike its name
  • Original English tax plate retained and displayed
  • Bike has been ridden since new — purchased November 1974 in Virginia

Have a vintage British bike that needs work? Frank Del Monte has decades of hands-on experience with Triumphs, BSAs, and Nortons. Get in touch!