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'''Norton-Villiers''' was a British [[motorcycle]] manufacturer formed in the 1960s following the collapse of [[Associated Motorcycles]]. With the general decline of the British motorcycle industry it was combined with the remnants of [[BSA]] to form [[Norton-Villiers-Triumph]]. | '''Norton-Villiers''' was a British [[motorcycle]] manufacturer formed in the 1960s following the collapse of [[Associated Motorcycles]]. With the general decline of the British motorcycle industry it was combined with the remnants of [[BSA]] to form [[Norton-Villiers-Triumph]]. | ||
In 1966 Associated Motorcycles AMC went bankrupt and were taken over by Manganese Bronze Holdings who formed Norton-Villiers to oversee operations. At the time Norton was the only motorcycle marque in the company that was making money. The AJS and Matchless traditional single cylinder four | In 1966 Associated Motorcycles AMC went bankrupt and were taken over by Manganese Bronze Holdings who formed Norton-Villiers to oversee operations. At the time Norton was the only motorcycle marque in the company that was making money. The [[AJS]] and [[Matchless]] traditional single cylinder [[four stroke]] models were finished. Matchless and AJS badged models, with [[Norton]] engines, were assembled till 1969. In 1968 all models had new carburettors, ignition systems and an ignition lock. The Norton G15CS /N15CS/M33CS had improved cycle parts for 1968-69. | ||
The P11 series was a completely new development for 1967 and was further developed for 1968-69. The P11 was available either as Norton or Matchless. | The P11 series was a completely new development for 1967 and was further developed for 1968-69. The P11 was available either as Norton or Matchless. | ||