Description
This motorcycle is Lot 130 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 130
1954 Velocette 349cc MAC
Registration no. OYT 908
Frame no. RS4946
Engine no. MAC 25194
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. The MAC gained an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head for 1951 as well as Velocette's own telescopic fork, and was further updated with a swinging-arm frame in 1953. The model was last catalogued in 1960.
An older restoration, this MAC comes with its original buff logbook recording that it was first registered by the famous Velocette dealers L Stephens Ltd of Shepherds Bush, West London on 28th July 1954. Only two private owners are listed, the last of whom sold the MAC to the current family owners in September 1980 (purchase receipt on file). Additional paperwork includes sundry bills; a 1964 tax disc; an expired MoT (2007); and old/ current V5/ V5C documents. It should be noted that both the HPI and V5C omit the 'RS' prefix from the frame number and the 'MAC' prefix from the engine number. Not used for some time, the machine will require recommissioning before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
