1960 Velocette Venom

Registration No: 517 DDT
Frame No: RS 13216
Engine No: VM 1919
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt

• Part of a small private collection since 2016
• Nicely restored with a good degree of originality
• Twin leading shoe front brake and alloy rims
• Stored for a few years so will need recommissioning
• Supplied with 2 box files full of paperwork and over 50 receipts
• Comes with a current V5C, old MOTs, service and parts books

Velocette is the brand name of motorcycles made by Veloce Ltd in Hall Green, Birmingham between 1904 and 1971. One of several motorcycle manufacturers in Birmingham, Velocette was a family owned firm selling almost as many hand-built motorcycles during its lifetime as the mass-produced machines from the likes of Triumph and Norton. Veloce, while small, was a great technical innovator and many of its patented designs are commonplace on motorcycles today including the positive-stop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension with hydraulic dampers. Renowned for the quality of its products, the company was "always in the picture" in international motorcycle racing from the mid 1920s through to the 1950s, culminating in two 350cc World Championship titles and its legendary, and still-unbeaten, record of averaging over 100mph for 24 hours on a 500cc single cylinder machine. This was achieved on a Venom in 1961 cementing its reputation as one of the best sports bikes of its day.

This Venom has been nicely restored with a good degree of originality, keeping its distinctive fishtail silencer and classic black fuel tank with gold pin stripping. The bike has been 'Clubmanised' with a twin leading shoe front brake and alloy wheel rims and comes fitted with electronic ignition, 12v electrics and a Squish head conversion. It comes supplied with a current V5C, a couple of old MOTs and an incredible amount of paperwork that actually fills two box files. There are over 50 receipts from well known suppliers in the 'Velo' world and lots of technical information including original parts and owners manuals. Having been stood in a private collection for a few years it will need some recommissioning before use.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189