Description
This motorcycle is Lot 246 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 246
From the collection of the late James Mannings
1967 Velocette 499cc Venom
Registration no. KHA 472E
Frame no. RS18970
Engine no. VM6269
Carrying a plaque showing that it was supplied by Cope's of Birmingham, this Velocette Venom is highly unusual in retaining the glassfibre engine/ gearbox enclosure panels fitted to some models, most of which have long since been discarded. The Thruxton-type twin-leading-shoe front brake is another interesting feature. Accompanying V5C documents record the fact that previous owner Michael Parry of Swindon acquired the Velocette on 12th April 1992. The late owner acquired the machine on 1st July 1993. Additional paperwork includes an old V5 and a substantial quantity of old tax discs and MoTs, the most recent of which was issued on 18th July 2016 at 36, 912 miles (the current odometer reading is 36, 913 miles).
There are also several invoices present for parts purchased from various specialists including Roy Smith Motors, Roy Price, Brickwood Aluminium Rim Company, Holden Vintage & Classic, Grove Classic Motorcycles, and Burlen Fuel Systems (for an Amal 389/ 15 carburettor). An older restoration that still presents well, 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.
