Description
This motorcycle is Lot 245 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 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
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).
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.
