LOT 410
From the estate of the late David Atkinson 1970 Velocette 499cc Venom Clubman Registration no. CRP 87H Frame no. RS 19691 Engine no. VM 6488C
Sold for £6,900 inc. premium
Lot 410
From the estate of the late David Atkinson, 1970 Velocette 499cc Venom ClubmanRegistration no. CRP 87H Frame no. RS 19691 Engine no. VM 6488C
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
From the estate of the late David Atkinson
1970 Velocette 499cc Venom Clubman
Registration no. CRP 87H
Frame no. RS 19691
Engine no. VM 6488C
1970 Velocette 499cc Venom Clubman
Registration no. CRP 87H
Frame no. RS 19691
Engine no. VM 6488C
Engine development of the MSS pursued as part of the 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. In 1960 'Clubman' versions of both were introduced, minus the enclosure panels of the standard models, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, 'racing' magneto, rear-set footrests and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. When supplied with the optional dolphin fairing, the model was known as the Clubman Veeline.
This Venom Clubman comes with its original logbook recording Anthony Patchett at the keeper when first registered on 14th April 1970. He owned it until at least 1973. In 2006 the Venom was acquired by a Dr Marsden of Birmingham before being sold to a Mr Larner of Hook in 2010. Acquired by the late owner in 2015, the machine was MoT'd in 2005, 2006 and 2009, and there are service invoices on file from 2008 and 2009. Re-commissioning and detailing will be required before further use following several years in storage.
Offered with key
This Venom Clubman comes with its original logbook recording Anthony Patchett at the keeper when first registered on 14th April 1970. He owned it until at least 1973. In 2006 the Venom was acquired by a Dr Marsden of Birmingham before being sold to a Mr Larner of Hook in 2010. Acquired by the late owner in 2015, the machine was MoT'd in 2005, 2006 and 2009, and there are service invoices on file from 2008 and 2009. Re-commissioning and detailing will be required before further use following several years in storage.
Offered with key
Footnotes
All lots are 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 vehicle registration number is VRP 87H. The machine is additionally offered with a V5C.
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