1949 Velocette MAC 350 Registration Number: KFM 620 Frame N...

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£4,600

1949 Velocette MAC 350

Registration Number: KFM 620
Frame Number: 7877

- Comprehensively Restored
- Recent engine rebuild

In classic motorcycle terms, the name Velocette means quality. Though not quite in Vincent territory, Velocettes have always stood for traditional build quality and longevity. Clients would always know what they were buying with a Velo. 

Innovators in design, Velocette developed the first foot shift gearbox in 1928, and also the first swinging arm rear suspension 1936 race bikes.

The firm was also early in adopting a telescopic front fork (in 1948) using Dowty hydraulic/pneumatic spring/damping, and in 1951 fitting iron-lined aluminium cylinders.

The firm is famous the world over, for its 500cc sports bikes and a string of TT wins also the Manx Grand Prix in 1930, but also catering for more modest pockets with their pretty 350 singles. Surprisingly torquey and lacking in vibration, the Phil Irving-designed frame gives a safe and pleasant ride. The Velocette MAC is powered by a 349cc air cooled OHV 4 stroke single 68mm x 96mm engine developing, 15hp and a respectable top speed of 78mph.

This excellent restored example has the benefit of a recent full engine rebuild. The vendor, a motorcycle engineer, tells us the bike runs extremely well and is a pleasure to ride.