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1963 Velocette 349cc Viper Clubman Registration no. XJV 287 Frame no. RS17515 Engine no. VR4211

Sold for £2,990 inc. premium

1963 Velocette 349cc Viper Clubman
Registration no. XJV 287
Frame no. RS17515
Engine no. VR4211

Engine development of the MSS pursued as part of the scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power, and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models' sporting image. In 1960 'Clubman' versions of both were introduced, minus the enclosure panels of the standard models, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, 'racing' magneto, rear-set footrests and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. When supplied with the optional dolphin fairing, these models were known as the Clubman Veeline.

First registered in March 1964, this rare Viper Clubman comes with a letter from Velocette specialists Grove Classic Motorcycles confirming matching numbers and that it left the factory in July 1963 to be delivered to Friths of Grimsby. The Clubman gear ratios have been swapped for the regular ones for easier riding, and the vendor says that the Viper is a pleasure to ride and a more than capable of coping with modern traffic conditions. The machine also benefits from a recent dynamo overhaul and conversion to 12-volt electrics. Offered with a V5C document and sundry invoices for parts.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 26 April, with the auction starting at 11:30am BST.

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