Well, what got me going was the fact a long time friend just sold his '51 Manx last month after owning it for 50 odd years. I was very familiar with that bike and was always kinda wondering if I'd ever get a shot at owning it. But it didn't come to pass. So I was wondering what might have been.
I posted here last month, I think, but will re-post for your FYI
It was always kinda ratty, and was of course a plunger rear that was modified into some sort of shocked rear but new owner will for sure fix all that as well as seat, fenders etc. I shoulda and woulda. My friend is the slim older gent on the left.