LOT 664

1961 Velocette 499cc Venom Clubman Project Registration no. 889 PKR (see text) Frame no. RS17213 Engine no. VM2525

Sold for £4,025 inc. premium

Lot 664

1961 Velocette 499cc Venom Clubman Project
Registration no. 889 PKR (see text) Frame no. RS17213 Engine no. VM2525

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1961 Velocette 499cc Venom Clubman Project
Registration no. 889 PKR (see text)
Frame no. RS17213
Engine no. VM2525

In 1960 Velocette introduced 'Clubman' versions of the Venom and Viper, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, 'racing' magneto, rear-set footrests, and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. 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, and today these supremely well-engineered thoroughbreds are highly sought after. Its accompanying old-style continuation logbook (issued 1969) shows that this totally dismantled Venom Clubman was registered to the current owner on 10th November 1970. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, the machine also comes with an original service manual and a Haynes workshop manual. It should be noted that the registration '889 PKR' is not listed in the HPI database; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding.

Footnotes

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