
LOT 781
1956 Velocette 192cc LE MkII Registration no. XNK 636 Frame no. 23188 Engine no. 200/20531 (see text)
Sold for £2,875 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 781
1956 Velocette 192cc LE MkIIRegistration no. XNK 636 Frame no. 23188 Engine no. 200/20531 (see text)
1956 Velocette 192cc LE MkII
Registration no. XNK 636
Frame no. 23188
Engine no. 200/20531 (see text)
Registration no. XNK 636
Frame no. 23188
Engine no. 200/20531 (see text)
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 with the introduction of the MkII. It was however, a big success with police forces - for whom its attributes were more important than its appearance - gaining the sobriquet 'Noddy Bike' as a result. This Velocette LE was bought at auction in 2015 and restored between 2016 and 2019. Works carried out include rebuilding the crankshaft with new big- and small-end bearings; relining the clutch; re-magnetising the flywheel generator; and fitting Minimag electronic ignition and a new battery. In addition, the machine was repainted; the chrome renewed; and the seat re-covered. Last run earlier this year, the machine is offered with a V5C document; spare parts list; workshop manual; Mimimag ignition manual; some old MoTs and tax discs; and some receipts relating to its restoration. It should be noted that the engine is not original to the frame.
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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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