1961 VELOCETTE VENOM                              Registrat...

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£7,100

1961 VELOCETTE VENOM                             

Registration Number: RHM 961
Frame Number: RS15217
Recorded Mileage: 33,600 miles

Founded by Johannes Gütgemann, who later changed his name to John Goodman, Velocette motorcycles were produced in Birmingham from 1905 until 1971. The motorcycles were initially produced under the Veloce name, but in 1913 acquired the name Velocette for their first two-stroke design, and this was used for all subsequent models. 

Famous for the quality of its products, technical innovation and fishtail silencers, the company was always successful in racing, culminating in 350cc World Championship titles in 1949 with Freddie Frith, and 1950 with Bob Foster. In 1961 Velocette proved the reliability of its motorcycles with a still-unbeaten record feat for averaging over 100mph for 24 hours by a 500cc Venom at the Montlhery track in France.

We are delighted to offer this exceptional 1961 Velocette Venom, which has been in current ownership since 2017. Showing 33,600 miles recorded, our vendor of the last five years has continued to use, maintain and preserve this wonderful machine in superb condition; we are told it rides just as well as it looks. 

With its lovely chromed fuel tank and mudguards, and the correct engine cover, this superbly presented Venom represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an iconic and eminently usable classic motorcycle.