LOT 231

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1961 Velocette 499cc Venom Registration no. 233 DYH Frame no. RS174424 Engine no. VM5516

Sold for £10,925 inc. premium

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Lot 231

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection, 1961 Velocette 499cc Venom
Registration no. 233 DYH Frame no. RS174424 Engine no. VM5516

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|11 December 2020, 11:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection
1961 Velocette 499cc Venom
Registration no. 233 DYH
Frame no. RS174424
Engine no. VM5516

Engine development pursued as part of Velocette's scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. 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 in its various guises represents the final glorious flowering of the traditional British sports single.

Boasting some 'sports' features: large fuel tank, rear-set footrests, and a swept-back exhaust pipe, this beautiful Venom had already been restored to an apparently high standard when purchased by the Museum in October 2004. The purchase receipt is on file and the Venom also comes with old/current V5C documents. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.

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

The frame number is RS17424. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 231: click here

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