LOT 598

Property of a deceased's estate 1937 Velocette 348cc KSS MkII Registration no. ELK 281 Frame no. CMS-3797 Engine no. KSS-8091

Sold for £8,625 inc. premium

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Lot 598

Property of a deceased's estate, 1937 Velocette 348cc KSS MkII
Registration no. ELK 281 Frame no. CMS-3797 Engine no. KSS-8091

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1937 Velocette 348cc KSS MkII
Registration no. ELK 281
Frame no. CMS-3797
Engine no. KSS-8091

Introduced for the 1936 season, the MkII KSS represented a major re-design of Velocette's top-of-the-range overhead-camshaft roadster. The MkII featured many improvements including a new aluminium-alloy cylinder head with enclosed valve gear (which replaced the old cast-iron 'head with exposed springs) and the cradle frame and heavyweight Webb forks of the new MSS.
This KSS MkII is offered for sale by the lady vendor following the passing of her father, a long-time member of the Velocette Owners' Club, owning two Velocettes, who went on many Club rides with 'ELK 281'. Owned for over 25 years, the Velo was also shown at concours events, picking up the occasional award. Its late owner cherished his beloved KSS, which has been well looked after. It is believed the machine may have been purchased from Geoff Dodkin, the country's leading Velocette dealer for many years, as the late owner was an acquaintance of his. Unable to ride the bike herself, the vendor hopes that it will find a home with someone who will treasure it as much as her father did. Carrying a tax disc that expired in 2015, and last run in January 2021, the machine is offered with a V5C document. Re-commissioning is advised before returning it to the road.
Offered without 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 frame number is: CMS 3265. This does not match the V5C and such it is offered without documents or the Vehicle Registration Number ELK 281. The machine is effectively unregistered. The engine number KSS-8091 is believed to be a non-factory stamp. Accordingly, the motorcycle is offered strictly as viewed and prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as this lots originality and authenticity prior to bidding.

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