LOT 384
1966 Velocette 499cc Venom Thruxton Registration no. EUG 12D Frame no. RS18824 Engine no. VMT 336
Estimate: £22,000 - £28,000
Lot 384
1966 Velocette 499cc Venom ThruxtonRegistration no. EUG 12D Frame no. RS18824 Engine no. VMT 336
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1966 Velocette 499cc Venom Thruxton
Registration no. EUG 12D
Frame no. RS18824
Engine no. VMT 336
Registration no. EUG 12D
Frame no. RS18824
Engine no. VMT 336
• Full matching numbers: frame, engine, registration
• Fully restored in 2010
• Highly original
"Prestige machine of the pushrod range was the Venom Thruxton 500. It incorporated all the accumulated experience gained in the years the Venom Clubman has been raced in long-distance events, plus the development of the 12 and 24-hour record breaker." – C E A 'Titch' Allen, The Velocette Saga.
Production race successes, notably in the Thruxton 500 Mile event prompted Veloce Ltd to adopt that name for their newly introduced top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1964. Based on the existing Venom, the Thruxton featured a tuned engine with revised big-valve cylinder head, Amal GP carburettor, clip-on handlebars, rear-set footrests and a twin-leading-shoe front brake as standard equipment. Although the Thruxton took its name from the eponymous Hampshire racing circuit, arguably its finest hour came in 1967 when Manxman Neil Kelly won the '500' class in the Isle of Man TT's Production race, newly introduced for that year.
Although much admired by the café racing fraternity, the Thruxton's necessarily high price limited its appeal to a select handful of wealthy connoisseurs. It is thought that as few as 1,100 were made by the factory (with a further 55-60 assembled from parts by main dealers) and today the Thruxton is one of the most sought after of post-war Velocettes.
Previously forming part of a well-known collection, this genuine, early, matching-numbers Thruxton was delivered new to one of the most famous of all Velocette dealers, L Stevens Ltd of Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, London W12, on 1st April 1966 finished in silver with a blue frame. The machine has covered a mere 338 miles since a full restoration in 2010, which included an engine bottom-end rebuild by Nick Payton. Recently fettled in the present ownership, which included tuning the Amal GP carburettor, the machine is said to start easily and run and sound like it should. The Thruxton is described by the vendor as highly original, retaining correct finishes on components and fasteners (the majority of the latter are the Rubery Owen originals). Other noteworthy features include new shock absorbers (originals included); original Dunlop alloy wheel rims shod with new tyres; BTH TT magneto; original Lucas dynamo; and rebuilt Smiths instruments. Used regularly and described by the enthusiast vendor as in excellent condition, this rare and desirable Thruxton is offered with an old-style logbook, restoration invoices, dating letter, and a V5C document.
• Fully restored in 2010
• Highly original
"Prestige machine of the pushrod range was the Venom Thruxton 500. It incorporated all the accumulated experience gained in the years the Venom Clubman has been raced in long-distance events, plus the development of the 12 and 24-hour record breaker." – C E A 'Titch' Allen, The Velocette Saga.
Production race successes, notably in the Thruxton 500 Mile event prompted Veloce Ltd to adopt that name for their newly introduced top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1964. Based on the existing Venom, the Thruxton featured a tuned engine with revised big-valve cylinder head, Amal GP carburettor, clip-on handlebars, rear-set footrests and a twin-leading-shoe front brake as standard equipment. Although the Thruxton took its name from the eponymous Hampshire racing circuit, arguably its finest hour came in 1967 when Manxman Neil Kelly won the '500' class in the Isle of Man TT's Production race, newly introduced for that year.
Although much admired by the café racing fraternity, the Thruxton's necessarily high price limited its appeal to a select handful of wealthy connoisseurs. It is thought that as few as 1,100 were made by the factory (with a further 55-60 assembled from parts by main dealers) and today the Thruxton is one of the most sought after of post-war Velocettes.
Previously forming part of a well-known collection, this genuine, early, matching-numbers Thruxton was delivered new to one of the most famous of all Velocette dealers, L Stevens Ltd of Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, London W12, on 1st April 1966 finished in silver with a blue frame. The machine has covered a mere 338 miles since a full restoration in 2010, which included an engine bottom-end rebuild by Nick Payton. Recently fettled in the present ownership, which included tuning the Amal GP carburettor, the machine is said to start easily and run and sound like it should. The Thruxton is described by the vendor as highly original, retaining correct finishes on components and fasteners (the majority of the latter are the Rubery Owen originals). Other noteworthy features include new shock absorbers (originals included); original Dunlop alloy wheel rims shod with new tyres; BTH TT magneto; original Lucas dynamo; and rebuilt Smiths instruments. Used regularly and described by the enthusiast vendor as in excellent condition, this rare and desirable Thruxton is offered with an old-style logbook, restoration invoices, dating letter, and a V5C document.
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
There is no old style log book with this Lot.
Additional information
Looking for a similar item?
Our Motorcycles specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistAuction Viewings
- 9 October 2021, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
- 10 October 2021, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
