Lot details Registration No: JSL 660 Frame No: RS8955 Engine No: MSS10739 cc: 499 MOT Expiry Date: None
During the early part of the nineteen thirties it became apparent to Velocette that they required a range of machines to fill the gap between the two stroke GTP 250 and the over head cam models. Intended to appeal to the enthusiast, they needed to offer good performance and handling whilst, in the tough economic times then prevailing, represent good value. The first of the new series became available during 1933. Typed the MOV, the new machine displaced 248cc and featured a high gear driven camshaft operating short pushrods for the fully enclosed over head valves. The new power unit, which featured a rear mounted magneto and front mounted dynamo was installed in a new frame together with a four speed gearbox. Capable of 60 mph and finished to the usual high Velocette standard it quickly established itself as one of the premier sporting 250's and led to the introduction for the 1934 season of the MAC, a 350cc class machine that shared its siblings cycle parts. The two models were joined by a 500c version, the MSS, for the 1935 season. The three models continued in production until the outbreak of the Second World War which enforced a break in production until 1946 when they returned to the catalogue.1953 witnessed the introduction of a pivoted fork frame for the MAC which was joined for 1954 by a completely revised MSS with the new frame and revised engine. The new MSS would rapidly become a feature of the Velocette catalogue and would sire the sporting Venom and Thruxton models.
The example offered dates from 1956 and is described as being in original, complete, unrestored condition.
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