LOT 207

The Ivan Kessell Collection c.1934 Velocette 349cc KSS Registration no. CV 333 Frame no. to be advised Engine no. KSS-5191

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Lot 207

The Ivan Kessell Collection, c.1934 Velocette 349cc KSS

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Ivan Kessell Collection
c.1934 Velocette 349cc KSS
Registration no. CV 333
Frame no. to be advised
Engine no. KSS-5191

Continuously developed, the innovative Velocette two-strokes had proved reliable, economical and very popular, but by the early 1920s it had become apparent that a more upmarket model was required. Other manufacturers were fielding new overhead-valve and overhead-camshaft machines, and Veloce Ltd followed suit, the Percy Goodman-designed, overhead-cam Model K first appearing in 1924.

By the end of the 1920s Veloce's range of K-Series roadsters boasted a host of variations on the theme that included Normal, Sports, Super Sports, Touring, Economy and twin-port models. Introduced in 1925, the KSS was the Super Sports version while the KTS tourer employed the same overhead camshaft engine in virtually identical cycle parts, differences being confined mainly to mudguard style and wheel sizes.

An older restoration, this Cornish registered KSS MkI is believed to have been acquired by Ivan Kessell in the early 1980s. The machine has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Nevertheless, the KSS presents well and represents a wonderful opportunity to improve on an older restoration. Accompanying paperwork consists of old/current V5C documents. It should be noted that the V5c incorrectly records the date of manufacture as 1929.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.

Saleroom notices

The frame number is KT1927. The engine number is unclear and possibly reads KSS5491 opposed to 5191.

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