Descripción
Esta motocicleta es el lote 347 que será subastado por Bonhams en The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) los días 25 y 26 de abril; consulte el sitio web de Bonhams Motorcycles para todos los detalles.
Auction Timings:
LoTS 1 - 94 se venderán a partir de las 14:30 del sábado 25 de abril de 2026.
Los Lotes 201 - 353 se venderán a partir de las 11:30 a. m. del domingo 26 de abril de 2026.
Public Viewing:
Available 25th & 26th April 2026 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Staffordshire County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Offered from the estate of the late Len Clutterbuck
** 1962 Velocette 499cc Venom Clubman Mk1**
Registration no. 726 NMC
Frame no. RS16780
Engine no. VM5407
Engine development of the MSS pursued as part of the scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers, while full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models' sporting image. In 1960 'Clubman' versions of both were introduced, minus the enclosure panels of the standard models, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, 'racing' magneto, rear-set footrests and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. When supplied with the optional dolphin fairing, the model was known as the Clubman Veeline.
This Velocette Venom Clubman as purchased by Len in 1986 and cosmetically restored by him (the engine was not restored). Pre-restoration photographs on file depict the Clubman in Veeline specification but no previous history is known, other than what may be deduced from the accompanying original RF. 60 logbook, which shows that the Venom was first registered to Strand Motor Cycles of Harringay, North London in January 1962. Additional documentation consists of a V5C Registration Certificate; the 1986 purchase receipt; a 1970 tax disc; and a DVLA letter concerning retrieval of the original registration '726 NMC' in 1991.
Dry stored, the machine has not been started since 2019, though the engine has been turned over periodically. Following a period of inactivity, recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration will be required before further use and thus this motorcycle is sold strictly as viewed. (It is worthwhile noting that Len believed the recorded mileage total of 24, 780 to be genuine - but not warranted.)
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