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LOT 127

c.1938 Velocette 495cc MSS Competition Special Registration no. not registered Frame no. CMS 5365 Engine no. MSS 6131

Sold for £3,680 inc. premium
Lot 127

c.1938 Velocette 495cc MSS Competition Special

c.1938 Velocette 495cc MSS Competition Special
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. CMS 5365
Engine no. MSS 6131

The third of Velocette's overhead-valve, high-camshaft, single-cylinder designs, the 500cc MSS was announced in 1935. The first of these new models had been the 250cc MOV of 1933, which was joined for 1934 by a long-stroke 350cc version - the MAC. In creating the MSS, Veloce kept to the basic design, combining the MAC's 96mm stroke with a larger bore to create its new '500'. The MSS engine went into a new frame derived from that of the racing KTT. The model disappeared from Veloce Limited's range in 1948 while the company concentrated on the LE, reappearing 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 along with an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head.

Ideal for Historic sprints and hill climbs, this interesting MSS competition special consists of a frame dating from circa 1938 and an engine built around 1946. It should be noted that the kickstart mechanism, gear lever, control cables, throttle twist-grip, chain cases, and footrests are missing, and that the machine's mechanical condition is not known. There are no documents with this Lot, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.

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We are unable to check if the engine turns over due to a lack of kick start and gear levers.

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