c1935 Velocette MOV

Early MOV OHV 250

Estimate: £2,750 - £3,750*

Reg No: Unregistered Frame No: 2234

CC: 250 Engine No: M1308

MOT: Exempt

• Authentically presented pre war Velocette MOV

• Trademark Velocette large fishtail silencer

• A relatively lightweight bike for runs and rallies

One of several motorcycle manufacturers in Birmingham, Velocette was a family-owned firm selling almost as many hand-built motorcycles as the mass-produced machines from the likes of Triumph and Norton. While small, they were a great innovator and many of its patented designs are commonplace on motorcycles today, including the positive-stop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension.

Whilst many Velocette designs were OHC, especially their race bikes, in 1933, the decision was made to develop a cheaper to produce OHV engine and the first model was the 250cc MOV. This 250cc MOV, presented in authentic condition, has been part of an enthusiast’s private collection of mainly Velocettes. It appears to have originally been sold in Ireland with a transfer on the fuel tank, suggesting it was at some time, supplied by famous Irish racer and Velocette works rider Stanley Woods Motorcycles in Dublin. The reg. plates show a Northern Irish registration number of CZ8898, that would have been issued in Belfast, but unfortunately, it does not appear on the DVLA database. Not run for a few years it will need recommissioning before use.