LOT 385

1947 Velocette 349cc KSS Mark II Registration no. JWJ 949 Frame no. KDD 9173 Engine no. KSS 10447 (see text)

Sold for £5,520 inc. premium

Lot 385

1947 Velocette 349cc KSS Mark II

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|11 October 2026, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1947 Velocette 349cc KSS Mark II
Registration no. JWJ 949
Frame no. KDD 9173
Engine no. KSS 10447 (see text)

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. Introduced for the 1936 season, the MkII version of the KSS/KTS represented a major redesign, featuring many improvements including a new aluminium-alloy cylinder head with enclosed valve-gear, plus the cradle frame and heavyweight Webb forks of the new MSS tourer. In this form the KSS resumed production post-war in November 1946 before being updated, together with the other road models, with (optional) Dowty Oleomatic telescopic front forks in August 1947. Expensive to produce, the KSS was dropped from the range at the year's end.

This KSS Mark II has belonged to the current private vendor since June 2016. The vendor advises the magneto and dynamo were overhauled in 2021 and the machine has seen minimal use since. The fuel tank has been repainted but the vendor is not sure whether or not a full restoration has ever been carried out. He hopes to have recommissioned the Velo prior to sale.

Sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's history, originality, authenticity, mechanical condition, mileage and completeness (or otherwise) prior to bidding. Accompanying paperwork includes an old-style continuation logbook; a quantity of invoices; some expired MoTs; and a V5C Registration Certificate. It should be noted that the V5C/old-style continuation logbook omits the 'KSS' prefix on the engine number.
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