LOT 535

1928 Velocette 349cc Model K Registration no. YX 7016 Frame no. 2181 Engine no. KCR2093

Sold for £11,500 inc. premium

Lot 535

1928 Velocette 349cc Model K
Registration no. YX 7016 Frame no. 2181 Engine no. KCR2093

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1928 Velocette 349cc Model K
Registration no. YX 7016
Frame no. 2181
Engine no. KCR2093

Velocette's two-strokes had proved very popular, but by the early 1920s it had become apparent that a more upmarket model was required. Other manufacturers were fielding new overhead-valve and overhead-camshaft machines, and Veloce Ltd followed suit, the overhead-cam Model K first appearing in 1924. Of 348cc, the new engine employed a single overhead camshaft driven by vertical shaft, and was unusual in having a very narrow crankcase, an arrangement determined by the existing transmission and frame design, which made for a stiff crankshaft assembly. Entered in the 1925 Isle of Man TT, the new Model K did not fare well, all three entries retiring with lubrication problems. Its engine redesigned to incorporate dry-sump oiling, the 'cammy' Velo returned the following year to score a memorable victory, Alec Bennett romping home in the Junior race 10 minutes ahead of the second-place rider!

This Model K Velocette comes with its original sales invoice issued on 18th August 1928 by Velocette's London agents L Stevens Ltd of Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush to first owner Mr G J Stanford. Including electric lighting, the purchase price was £75 17s 1d when the UK average annual wage was around £100. Documentation on file includes two old-style buff logbooks and numerous receipts for parts relating to the Velo's full rebuild by the current owner, who purchased it in 2018. Offered with a V5C.
Offered without key

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The frame number is X2181.

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