LOT 343

1955 Velocette 500cc MSS Registration no. FGH 757 Frame no. RS7052 Engine no. MSS 10267 (see text)

Sold for £4,370 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 343

1955 Velocette 500cc MSS

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1955 Velocette 500cc MSS
Registration no. FGH 757
Frame no. RS7052
Engine no. MSS 10267 (see text)

Dropped from Veloce Limited's range in 1948 while the company concentrated on the LE, the MSS reappeared in 1954 with a new swinging-arm frame and Hall Green's own telescopic front fork. The engine too was updated, gaining 'square' bore and stroke dimensions of 86x86mm together with an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head.

For many years this MSS formed part of the private collection belonging to an old friend of the vendor. When the friend was forced to stop riding following an accident, he sold the machine to our vendor in 2004. The owner's 'everyday bike', the Velo has been ridden on various Irish rallies by him and the previous owner. However, it has not been used for at least 4-5 years and will require recommissioning and a new battery before returning to the road. Prior to being laid up, the MSS was regularly maintained by the enthusiast owner and is only being sold due to his advancing years. Close inspection of this wonderful example is highly recommended. The machine comes with a comprehensive history file; an original service manual; and a copy of The Book of the Velocette. It should be noted that the engine number has been eroded and appears to read 'MSS 10267' rather than '10227' as recorded on the V5C. Furthermore, the machine is listed as first registered in 1980 together with a 1936 date of manufacture - presumably historical errors.
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Saleroom notices

The frame number is: RS7502

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