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In 1974, the outgoing government withdrew the subsidies, although the incoming government restored them after the election. Rationalisation of the factory sites to Wolverhampton and Birmingham (BSA's Small Heath site) only caused industrial disputes at Triumph's Coventry site; Triumph would go on as a workers cooperative alone. | In 1974, the outgoing government withdrew the subsidies, although the incoming government restored them after the election. Rationalisation of the factory sites to Wolverhampton and Birmingham (BSA's Small Heath site) only caused industrial disputes at Triumph's Coventry site; Triumph would go on as a workers cooperative alone. | ||
Despite mounting losses, 1974 saw the release of the [[ | Despite mounting losses, 1974 saw the release of the [[Norton 828 Roadster]], [[Norton Mark 2 Hi Rider]], [[Norton JPN Replica]] (John Player Norton) and [[Norton Mk.2a Interstate]]. In 1975 this was down to just two models, the [[Norton Mark 3 Interstate]] and the [[Norton Roadster]], but then the Government asked for a repayment of its loan and refused export credits, further damaging the company's ability to sell abroad. Production of the two lone models still made was ended and supplies dwindled. | ||
Also see: [[List of Norton motorcycles]] | Also see: [[List of Norton motorcycles]] | ||