Engine development pursued as part of Velocette's scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers while full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power, and smart chromed mudguards fitted ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
In 1960 Velocette introduced Clubman versions of the Venom and Viper, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, racing magneto, rear-set footrests, and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. Produced until the end of Velocette production in 1971, the Venom in its various guises represents ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
"One's outstanding impression is of the exceptional flexibility and smoothness of the engine it seems almost incredible that so much docile punch should be the product of no more than one cylinder and an 8.5:1 compression ratio," enthused Motor Cycling about its test Viper, summarising characteristics that will be familiar ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
The third of Velocette's overhead-valve, high-camshaft, single-cylinder designs, the 495cc MSS was announced in 1935. The first of these new models had been the 250cc MOV of 1933, which was joined for 1934 by a long-stroke '350': the MAC. In creating the MSS, Veloce kept to the basic design, combining the MAC's 96mm stroke ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
Velocettes Percy Goodman-designed Model K first appeared in 1924. Of 348cc, the new engine employed a single overhead camshaft driven by vertical shaft, and was unusual in having a very narrow crankcase (an arrangement determined by the existing transmission and frame design) which made for a stiff crankshaft assembly. ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
The Velocette name was rolled out for the first time in 1913, after earlier models had carried the 'Veloce' title. Velocette's first TT victory would not be until the junior race of 1926 with Alec Bennett aboard the firm's radical overhead-camshaft four-stroke Model K, which had joined the range in 1925. Having been firmly ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
Re-creation of a 'works' KTT racer
Mark VIII KTT engine internals
Ideal for parades, sprinting, and racing Various incarnations of Velocette's KTT followed the model's introduction in 1928, and were later ascribed ascending 'Mark' numbers as they were changed and developed. Alongside these were the inevitable factory, ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
Launched in 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman', the Velocette LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles: that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride; achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort, and practicality. This LE is an example of the MkIII which was introduced for ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
Ones outstanding impression is of the exceptional flexibility and smoothness of the engine it seems almost incredible that so much docile punch should be the product of no more than one cylinder and an 8.5:1 compression ratio, enthused Motor Cycling about its test Viper, summarising characteristics that will be familiar ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
One of only 189 built post-WW2 Engine ex-Eric Oliver Restored condition When the FIM instigated the first World Championship in 1949 Velocette were well placed to contest the 350cc class, being able to field a well-developed design that had already proved its worth: the Mark VIII KTT. Traditionally, advances pioneered ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
Engine development pursued as part of Velocette's scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power and smart chromed mudguards fitted to ...
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26th Nov 2020
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Oxfordshire
The family business has ended, and therefore the last of the inventory is being cleared.
The parts are being sold in one lot - so not individually.
To access all pictures, please follow the below link:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AjfvX-Cgpj6_hnvzFFf9_h-hrHMB
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1,000
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26th Nov 2020
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Denmark
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Private
Velocette mss 500cc year 1936 is complete to restore the engine is running. There is no documentation. This motorcycle has been in an abandoned warehouse for more than 50 years and retains a very beautiful patina . the front fork is webb heavyweight norton years 30's more info in cometarestauraciones.com
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25th Nov 2020
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Spain
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Private
For sale ,
velocette ktt mk4 350 ohc modified in the mid-40s.
this is one of the two velocette ktt mk4 that arrived in spain imported in 1934 - the previous owner told us this velocette was champion of the spanish grand prix in the 350cc category with fernando aranda, in 1937 it was requisitioned in the spanish civil ...
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25th Nov 2020
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Spain
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Private
FOR SALE . VELOCETTE KNSS 350cc OHC RACER BARN FIND ORIGINAL CONDITION NICE RUNNING
MORE INFO AND PICTURES
www.cometarestauraciones.com
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25th Nov 2020
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Spain
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Private
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