1947 Velocette MAC
Registration no. UFF 160 Frame no. 3352 Engine no. 10130

Bonhams July Motoring Auction|25 July 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1947 Velocette MAC
Registration no. UFF 160
Frame no. 3352
Engine no. 10130

Odometer reading: Unknown
MoT expiry date: 25 June 2014

• Rigid girder example
• Improved twin leading shoe brake
• Last used in 2019

Purchased in 2005 by the current owner and described as being in generally good condition having benefitted from some rebuild work undertaken by Grove Classics prior to acquisition. A notable deviation from factory spec is the addition of a new front wheel incorporating a twin leading shoe brake to improve rideability (the original front wheel and speedo drive is included with the lot). Last used in 2019, and reported by the private vendor as running well at that time, this 'rigid girder' Velocette MAC will require usual safety checks before returning to the road. Offered complete with V5c, past bills and receipts, club documentation and other items.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 58/100
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Key for sellers' motorcycle assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Presents well | Good history file | May or may not run
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 10/20
Frame Paint: 3
Tinware Paint: 3
Chrome/Brightwork: 3
Plastic/Panels: 1

TRIM/PARTS TOTAL: 12/20
Saddle: 3
Wheels: 3
Cycleparts: 3
Cables: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Turns Over: 3
Starting: 3
Running: 3
Mechanical Components: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Front Forks: 3
Rear Suspension: 3
Brakes: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 12/20
Electrics: 3
Magneto/Generator: 3
Lighting: 3
Ancillary Components: 3

Motorcycle History File:
Receipts & Invoices: Yes
V5C Registration Document: Yes
Service History: No

Saleroom notices

The frame number is MB3352. The engine number is MAC10130. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of this lot: click here

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