1953 Velocette / May Part-Exch Modern Bike (500cc) For Sale

Not for the purist but a beauty nonetheless...

I have restored several Velocette MAC motorcycles over the years so am not new to Velocette's. They are an extremely exciting motorcycle, agile and plenty of fun and definitely put a smile on your face.
Perhaps not one for the purist but I built this (every nut and bolt of it) to please myself and have had a good many admiring glances and wonderful comments. She is most definitely a head turner.

I bought the bike for 2. 5k and spent many thousands (circa £2. 5 - £3. 5) pounds bringing her back to life. She owes me much more than the asking figure which is now firm.

I hate giving things away, especially motorcycles I have sweated blood over - as we all know the value of classic bikes. If a dealer had this bike (and many have tried) they would stick a £6k price tag on her and wait for the sale.

I want to move her on because I want a different style of bike now to go touring so this is a genuine and honest sale.

If you have any questions please do contact me, as I am more than happy to discuss works carried out.
Please be aware the price is firm as already mentioned and the buyer must pay me in cash and collect themselves.

So, what do you get for your money:

Fully restored Velocette 350cc MAC which is a road going machine with full V5c in my name - 18 month rebuild just completed and over 150 miles ridden since. She is running and riding very well indeed after miles of shakedown runs and sounds absolutely amazing through that reverse cone mega.

Bike runs a New Pazon electronic ignition at the moment, on a 12 volt total loss battery kept on a trickle charger.

Below is a list of all works completed during restoration. The bike offers exceptional value for money as everything has been rebuilt / renewed / reconditioned and is ready to ride and enjoy.

Frame completely stripped, rust proofed and painted with Smith & Allen Tractol paints (as used by both the military and agricultural sectors)
Swing arm trunnion and bushes replaced
New wheel rims - polished non flanged alloy rims with stainless spokes and brass nipples from Central Wheel
New alloy mudguard front 19 inch rear stainless 21 inch and number plates etc
New tyres tubes and rim tape
Brake shoes relined by Villiers Services
New rear suspension legs
New front suspension - dampers, rods, springs, stanchions and gaiters
New chains and all sprockets
New Clutch
Gearbox rebuilt with new main shaft, bearings and bushes by Criterion engineering
New Amal 276 pre monobloc
Refurbished oil tank with new internals and all fixings
New non return oil valve
Replacement original petrol tank showing great patina now
New oil lines and fuel lines
New Pazon 12 volt electronic ignition from Criterion engineering
New battery and battery box
All tinware stripped and painted with Tractol paints
Engine rebuilt - running 71mm Triumph Daytona piston - a period mod with hi comp piston back in the day.
New hi lift exhaust from Armours
New reverse cone maga silencer and exhaust guard
Head rebuilt with new valves, guides, and unleaded seats inserted by Criterion engineering
Lots of stainless fixings

As you can see from the listed works, there is no way you could fully rebuild a machine like this for the asking figure, so to say this is a bargain is an understatement :-)

I may consider a p/ x for modern Honda 500 touring m/ c and some cash.. but would have to be an exceptional machine - others considers Kawasaki GPZ 500 - try me

Thank you for taking time to read this advert

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