Jack Brett 1949-1960 Helmet

Details

Looking for something a bit different to add to your motorsport collection? Then this might just be what you need. This is a racing helmet from the early days of motorcycle racing and Jack Brett's career with Norton.

Description

This Norton helmet is detailed with the company logo and the golden stripe which accompanied all of the manufacturer’s rider’s helmets and Brett’s name on the side of the helmet. Fitted with the original leather lining and a set of goggles (needed to see at high speeds), this is a truly unique piece of memorabilia that would be perfect for the motorcycle racing enthusiast.

History

 The Norton motorcycle company is one of the oldest in motorsport history. Founded in 1901 by James Lawerence Norton, his company began to use Swiss and French engines and by 1902 the company had made it’s first motorcycle. In 1907, Norton won the first ever Isle of Man TT race and would go on to take victory 10 times before WWI and the company would enjoy even more success after WWII taking a victory on every single appearance from 1947 to 1954.