LOT 216

1957 Velocette 499cc Venom Registration no. Unregistered (see text) Frame no. RS6543 (see text) Engine no. VM1617

Sold for £3,450 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 216

1957 Velocette 499cc Venom

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|27 April 2025, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1957 Velocette 499cc Venom
Registration no. Unregistered (see text)
Frame no. RS6543 (see text)
Engine no. VM1617

In 1956, the Viper and Venom sports models were introduced in 350 and 500 capacities to enliven the model range, which, by 1955 had become somewhat staid in character. This move succeeded in reviving sales a little, and no doubt led to the subsequent introduction of the Clubman models in 1960.

This Venom was purchased by the owner in 1978, and was used for local club runs. He kept a note book for the bike from 1998 until September 2021, when it was last used, logging details of all work done to the bike. He fitted an Alton electric starter in 2018, and fitted electronic ignition in 2019/20. At the time of consignment, the Velo had broken a tooth on the electric starter, but a new cog had been ordered and should be fitted by the time of sale. In view of the lack of use in the last few years, the machine will require recommissioning and basic safety checks prior to returning to the road, hence sold strictly as seen.

Despite the motorcycle's accompanying history file including a current V5C, an old V5C, an old green RF60 log book, the aforementioned vehicle maintenance note book, and some expired MoT certificates - It should be noted that a change of frame has occurred at some time (prior to the present ownership), the frame number recorded on the V5C is RS9474. Accordingly, as the machine's frame number does not match the registration documents, the machine is now offered unregistered and prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the VRN prior to bidding. Key present.

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 27 April, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

Saleroom notices

The vendor advises that the new gear has been fitted to the electric start which is now working satisfactorily.

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