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1935 Velocette KSS Mk 1 For Sale by Auction

Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this item in our upcoming Classic Motorbikes auction on Thursday the 29th of June 2023

Online and at Haynes International Motor Museum

Registration number BYF 568
Frame number KTL 5660
Engine number KSS 5993
Gearbox number 1994
Delivered new to Geoff Murdoch on 26. 06. 1935 and fitted with some KTT parts
Raced by him at Brooklands on several occasions, gaining a gold medal
Photos and documentation to show the Brooklands connection
Some years later found in a Blacksmith’s shop and purchased by the present owner’s father
He sadly passed away before completing the restoration
Now partly restored with the remaining parts ready for completion
With photo at Brooklands in racing trim, photo in road trim both showing the registration number
Letter from Ivan Rhodes, letter from Geoff Murdoch’s son and Brooklands Heritage

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Viewing Wednesday 28th June 10am-5pm

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