LOT 262
1958 Velocette 499cc Venom Registration no. SFK 773 Frame no. RS10567 Engine no. VM2177
Sold for £7,475 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 262
1958 Velocette 499cc VenomRegistration no. SFK 773 Frame no. RS10567 Engine no. VM2177
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|19 October 2019, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1958 Velocette 499cc Venom
Registration no. SFK 773
Frame no. RS10567
Engine no. VM2177
Registration no. SFK 773
Frame no. RS10567
Engine no. VM2177
Introduced in 1956, the Venom sports roadster was derived from the touring MSS. The latter disappeared from the range in 1948, reappearing in 1954 with a new swinging-arm frame and telescopic fork. The engine too was updated, changing to 'square' bore and stroke dimensions of 86x86mm, which permitted higher revs and potentially greater power, as well as gaining an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. In the autumn of 1955 engine development pursued as part of the scrambles programme bore fruit in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper, which were launched at that year's Motorcycle Show. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers, but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models' sporting image. Produced until the end of Velocette production in 1971, the Venom represents the final glorious flowering of the traditional British sports single, and today these supremely well-engineered thoroughbreds are highly sought after.
This 'Thruxtonised' Venom has belonged to the vendor since at least April 1984, as evidenced by the old-style V5 registration document on file. Additional documentation consists of an expired MoT (1980) and old-style buff continuation logbook (1969).
This 'Thruxtonised' Venom has belonged to the vendor since at least April 1984, as evidenced by the old-style V5 registration document on file. Additional documentation consists of an expired MoT (1980) and old-style buff continuation logbook (1969).
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.


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