LOT 245

From the collection of the late James Mannings 1950 Velocette 348cc MAC Registration no. DTK 997 Frame no. MB 8306 Engine no. MAC 14764

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Lot 245

From the collection of the late James Mannings, 1950 Velocette 348cc MAC

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

From the collection of the late James Mannings
1950 Velocette 348cc MAC
Registration no. DTK 997
Frame no. MB 8306
Engine no. MAC 14764

In 1934 Veloce Limited announced a high-camshaft overhead-valve '350' built along the lines of the recently introduced 250cc MOV. This was the long-stroke MAC, subsequently bored out to create the 500cc MSS. Post-war, Velo's overhead-valve trio continued much as before, with rigid frames and - initially - Webb girder forks, Dowty Oleomatics being specified later.

This Velocette MAC comes with its original RF.60 logbook showing that it was first registered to Pankhursts of Weymouth, Dorset on 23rd May 1950. Four private owners are listed, all in Dorset. Also on file is a green duplicate logbook listing Mr Donald Albert Haddock as owner in 1975, while an old V5 shows that previous owner Albert Voller of Farnham purchased the Velocette on 22nd November 1985. Its late owner acquired the MAC on 6th September 1999. The machine also comes with old/current V5C documents; sundry invoices for various parts purchased from Velocette specialists Grove Classic Motorcycles Ltd; and a quantity of expired MoTs, the most recent issued on 2nd August 2012 at 22,654 miles (the current odometer reading is 22,704 miles). An older restoration that remains in good condition, the machine has not been used for some time and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over).

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