
LOT 304
1958 Velocette 200cc LE MkIII Registration no. 248 YUU Frame no. 1575-34 Engine no. 1575-34
Sold for £1,265 inc. premium
Lot 304
1958 Velocette 200cc LE MkIII
1958 Velocette 200cc LE MkIII
Registration no. 248 YUU
Frame no. 1575-34
Engine no. 1575-34
Registration no. 248 YUU
Frame no. 1575-34
Engine no. 1575-34
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.
This LE is an example of the MkIII which was introduced for 1959, its principal improvement being a four-speed, foot-change gearbox with kick-starter. In addition, the speedometer, ammeter and light switch were moved from the leg shield to the headlamp shell. Acquired at date unknown, this LE is offered with SORN paperwork and a V5C.
Offered with key
This LE is an example of the MkIII which was introduced for 1959, its principal improvement being a four-speed, foot-change gearbox with kick-starter. In addition, the speedometer, ammeter and light switch were moved from the leg shield to the headlamp shell. Acquired at date unknown, this LE is offered with SORN paperwork and a V5C.
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 frame number appears to be: 1575,5


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