1963 Velocette Venom
Same family ownership for 50+ years

Registration No: 64 DRC
Frame No: RS17101
Engine No: VM5026
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt

• Nicely presented Venom with the original fibreglass engine covers still in place
• In the same family ownership for 50+ years showing a credible 17,754 miles
• Buff log book, numerous receipts, owners manuals and a current V5C included

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 well presented Venom, showing a credible 17754 miles has been in the same family ownership since 1970 and unusually has retained its original fiberglass engine covers normally discarded in the day. In the late seventies the bike was dismantled and stored in a barn by the vendor's brother who intended to restore it but like a lot of bikes, this never happened so it was rescued some years later and totally rebuilt, as the numerous invoices included show. Following the restoration, a successful request for the original registration number to be reassigned was made. A continuation green log book is included along with a dating certificate and factory shipping details showing that the Venom was bought from Wileman's of Derby. Also included is the original owner's handbook, original service manual and a copy spare parts book. Stood for a couple of years it will need a light recommissioning before use and comes supplied with a current V5C.

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