Descrição
Lot 63
1950 Velocette LE 150cc
Reg. no. GWN 57
Frame no. 5162
Engine no. 5015
As a pre-war design the LE (Little Engine) was unconventional with its pressed steel frame, state of the art forks, swinging arm suspension, and adjustable rear shock absorber mounts. The riders were kept clean by the large mudguards, built in leg shields and footboards. The engine is started using a hand operated lever and the drive shaft operated through one leg of the swinging arm. Extensively used throughout the UK Police Force led to its nickname the ‘Noddy Bike’.
This bike appears to be in very original unrestored ‘oily rag’ condition and the engine turns over, using the hand start lever. It is being sold as part of a deceased estate and it is not known when it was last running.
Comes with – a current V5C, Velocity LE Service Manual and a spare parts book.
Estimate: £400-600
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
