LOT 392

Property of John Cooper 1952 Velocette 349cc MAC Registration no. LRM 558 Frame no. MB12692 Engine no. MAC 18930

Sold for £6,325 inc. premium

Lot 392

Property of John Cooper, 1952 Velocette 349cc MAC

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

Property of John Cooper
1952 Velocette 349cc MAC
Registration no. LRM 558
Frame no. MB12692
Engine no. MAC 18930

In 1933 Veloce Limited augmented its established range of overhead-camshaft models with an overhead-valve 250: the MOV. The newcomer's power unit was a 'high camshaft' design with enclosed valves, and the compact and sprightly machine featured a four-speed gearbox equipped with the company's new foot-change mechanism. The following year an overhead-valve 350 built along MOV lines appeared; this was the long-stroke MAC, which was subsequently bored out to create the 500cc MSS. Post-war, the trio of OHV Velocettes continued much as before, with rigid frames and - initially - Webb girder forks. The MAC gained an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head for 1951, as well as Velocette's own telescopic forks in place of the previous Dowty, and was further updated with a swinging-arm frame in 1953.

Property of former racer John Cooper, this Velocette MAC was completely restored by John in 2014 following a full engine rebuild by Worldvista Ltd (detailed bills on file). The engine overhaul included new big-end and main bearings; cylinder sleeved back to standard; new valves, guides and springs; and a reconditioned magneto. Presented in excellent running order - currently taxed and in regular use - the machine is offered with restoration photographs, tax/SORN paperwork and a V5C document. Key not required.

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