Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 27th October from 1pm
Auction: Wed 28th October from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: SOH 319R
Frame No: RS20272
MOT: Exempt
Believed to have been constructed by renowned Velocette specialist Geoff Dodkin using a post-production frame
Fitted with a VMT-prefix Thruxton engine, Dodkin aluminium yokes and rearsets
Offered from a deceased estate and supplied with its original GP carburettor as well as the latest V5C
An intriguing and well-presented Velocette Special, understood to have been constructed by renowned marque specialist Geoff Dodkin following the cessation of factory production.
Its frame is understood to be of post-production manufacture, while the engine carries a VMT-prefix number, denoting a Thruxton unit. Research with the Velocette Owners Club has identified the engine as having originally been associated with a different frame, further supporting the belief that the machine was subsequently assembled as a Dodkin Special.
Notable features include the distinctive aluminium top and bottom yokes associated with Geoff Dodkin, together with rear-set foot controls. The Velocette currently employs a modern carburettor, fitted to improve ease of starting and usability, although importantly its original GP carburettor accompanies the machine.
The motorcycle was not started during our photography visit; however, the family advise that it had been in regular use prior to the passing of its late owner.
Presenting very well and combining desirable Thruxton mechanical specification with fascinating post-production Velocette history, this unusual machine is now offered as part of a deceased estate dispersal.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
