Description
From the Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1954 Velocette 500cc MSS
Registration no. TVK 493, 1954
Frame no. RS4058
Engine no. MSS 10359
The MSS tourer disappeared from Velocette Limited's range in 1948 while the company concentrated on the LE, reappearing in 1954 with a new swinging-arm frame and Hall Green's own telescopic front fork. The engine too was updated, gaining 'square' bore and stroke dimensions of 86x86mm together with an alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. Following the introduction of the Venom and Viper sports models, sales of the touring MSS gradually declined throughout the 1960s; only 22 were made in 1969 and the last examples left the factory in 1970.
This MSS comes with a V5C document showing that Tony East acquired the machine in 1995 from a James Plant of Moseley, Birmingham, who was the recorded keeper in 1973 according to the old-style duplicate logbook on file. These Velocette singles can be tricky to start, especially when hot, but this one boasts the not inconsiderable convenience of an electric starter. Fully restored circa 1996, the machine comes with Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £6, 067; various instruction manuals and a 1980s spare parts list; BMS service sheets; some old MoTs; and instructions for the electric starter kit. speedo is indicating 8257 miles.
Although this Velocette was restored to Tony's exacting standards for his museum collection it was not just left there for viewing, it was used and enjoyed, The bike starts on the button and ticks over off the throttle, It needs a new owner now who will appreciate and use it
We acquired the motorcycle from a chap who realised it was a little to much bike for his needs so purchased a smaller classic motorcycle from us
A video of Tony East’s motorcycles can be viewed on youtube
