LOT 260
1969 Velocette 192cc LE Registration no. WGK 233G Frame no. 8279/34 Engine no. 8052/3
Sold for £1,150 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 260
1969 Velocette 192cc LERegistration no. WGK 233G Frame no. 8279/34 Engine no. 8052/3
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|19 October 2019, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1969 Velocette 192cc LE
Registration no. WGK 233G
Frame no. 8279/34
Engine no. 8052/3
Registration no. WGK 233G
Frame no. 8279/34
Engine no. 8052/3
Launched in 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman', the Velocette LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. Sadly for the LE, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom; asked to compete against Italian style, Velo's ugly duckling never stood a chance, even after the sidevalve flat twin's performance had been boosted by a capacity increase from 149 to 192cc in 1950. It was, however, a big success with UK Police forces - for whom its attributes were more important than its appearance - gaining the sobriquet 'Noddy Bike' as a result.
The restored example offered here started life in Police service, as evidenced by its original old-style logbook listing the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, Broadway, SW1 as first owner. This logbook also records two changes of engine: in 1970 and 1971 respectively. The Velocette was first registered in private ownership in December 1973, its role in Police service no doubt having been usurped by the 'Panda Car'. The machine is offered with an old-style V5 registration document.
The restored example offered here started life in Police service, as evidenced by its original old-style logbook listing the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, Broadway, SW1 as first owner. This logbook also records two changes of engine: in 1970 and 1971 respectively. The Velocette was first registered in private ownership in December 1973, its role in Police service no doubt having been usurped by the 'Panda Car'. The machine is offered with an old-style V5 registration document.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
This lot is offered with an old style log book and expired MoT. The frame number identification plate is missing.


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