Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
29th Mar, 2023 12:00
1953 Velocette MSS
Fitted with MAC engine
Estimate
£3, 000 - £3, 750
Registration No: DFP 461
Frame No: RS2669
Engine No: MAC22528
CC: 350
MOT: Exempt
Velocette project
MAC engined
Paperwork on file
The Velocette MSS was launched in 1935 as a 500cc to the new M Series models, intended as a side car hauler. World War II halted production which did not resume until 1954. The new MSS was a much more modern machine with the same frame as the Velocette MAC and was fitted with sidecar lugs and had optional panniers to appeal to the touring market. Buyers started tuning the MSS for speed, however, and the factory responded by producing the sports Velocette Venom model. In 1955 a scrambles version was also produced.
In long term ownership from 1995 to 2022, and actively campaigned and in regular use until recently, ‘DFP’ will need recommissioning before use, however, the MAC engine that is fitted, ‘kicks over’ and appears to have compression. Appearing complete and unmolested, with upgrades including magneto and a Criterion alternator, this could be an excellent opportunity to acquire a sensibly estimated Velocette single in ‘oily rag’ condition. Paperwork on file includes old invoices and service information.
