c.1959 Velocette LE
No Reserve

Registration No: NMW 648
Frame No: 290634
MOT: Exempt

• From a large private collection of motorcycles
• A very original 'oily rag' recommissioning project
• The engine turns over with compression

The Velocette LE was manufactured by Veloce Ltd., a company more famous for its bigger performance bikes, from 1948 to 1971. With its horizontally-opposed water-cooled twin-cylinder engine and enclosed bodywork, it was designed in response to criticism that motorcycles were noisy and dirty, and to a large extent it was successful. At first offered with a 150cc engine, its initial performance was somewhat pedestrian, so the motor was eventually increased to 200cc and found favour with over 50 police forces around Britain. Police riders of the day were expected to nod to senior officers whilst riding past and the bike became known affectionally as the 'Noddy Bike' to the general public.

This late 1950s example has formed part of a private collection for many years. The late owner purchased it in its present condition, which seems to be largely original and unrestored. Having been on static display for several years, it will obviously be necessary to complete some light checks and recommissioning before putting it back on the road, but the engine does turn over with compression. Some degree of maintenance would be recommended before use again. Sadly, there are no documents with this lot and the registration number ‘NMW 648’ does not appear in any DVLA search.

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