1923 Velocette Model U
Offered from 32 years of single ownership

Registration No: SE 1698
Frame No: 0048
MOT: Exempt

• In single ownership since 1992
• Still retaining many original features
• An attractive and straightforward recommissioning project

The first Velocette was a small two-stroke machine. Although dropped at the end of 1926, the two-stroke Velocette reappeared at the 1927 Motor Cycle Show as the heavily revised Model U (for ‘Utility’), boasting many improvements including more efficient brakes, lightweight Webb forks, and the newly fashionable ‘saddle’ tank. Its predecessor’s 63x80mm cylinder dimensions were retained, but the twin-port motor gained a roller big-end bearing and connected to a three-speed, hand-change gearbox. The Model U quickly gained a reputation for exemplary reliability and was soon joined by a USS sports version with a detachable cylinder.

This Velocette Model U has been in the current ownership since 1992, during which time it was enjoyed at many VMCC events by the vendor's wife until a couple of years ago. While it was always maintained to a high standard and prepared for use at events, it will now require some straightforward recommissioning following a few years out of use. It is offered for sale with the current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217