Description
This motorcycle is Lot 122 - To be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on 26th & 27th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 147 are to be sold from 14:00 on Saturday 26th April 2025.
Lots 201 - 410 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 26th & 27th April 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Lot 122
The Dale Winfield Motorcycle Collection
1960 Velocette 500cc Venom to 'Clubman' Specification
Registration no. 981 LKJ
Frame no. RS/ 15040
Engine no. VM4398
This extensively modified Velocette Venom has matching frame and engine numbers, and the gearbox's number is in the correct area. The machine was despatched from the factory as a standard Venom on 9th June 1960 bound for the Precision Garage dealership in Gillingham, Kent. The first owner was a Mr A Ray of Chatham, Kent, who purchased the Venom on 25th July 1960. It is not known when or by whom the modifications to (broadly) Clubman specification were made, but main dealer Ralph Seymour may have had some hand in the build.
Unusually, this older restored Venom has been fitted with alloy wheels, most likely of CMA manufacture. Other notable features include a 4. 25-gallon fuel tank; Thruxton tool box; Tommaselli Matador clip-ons; quick-action throttle; Amal Concentric carburettor; matching Smiths instruments; rear-set footrests; twin-leading-shoe front brake; and a non-standard saddle. The machine is offered with V5C, two photocopied V5 documents, one in the previous owner's name and one in the name of our late vendor, who purchased it in 1993. The Velo had belonged to the previous owner since 1982. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns). It should be noted, we are advised that the machine left the Velocette factory on the 9th of June 1960 to the dealer Precision Garage, Gillingham, Kent as a standard Venom. Key not required.
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.
