1967 Velocette Viper

Vee Line Engine cover model

Estimate: £2,750 - £3,750*

Reg No: ORB 253E Frame No: RS19221

CC: 350 Engine No: VR4555

MOT: Exempt

• Viper 350 from the later years of Velo production

• Still fitted with its ‘Vee Line’ fibreglass engine covers

• Supplied with its original green log book and a V5C

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. Veloce, while small, was a great technical innovator and many of its patented designs are commonplace on motorcycles today, including the positivestop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension. Renowned for the quality of its products, the company was “always in the picture” in international motorcycle racing from the mid-1920s through to the 1950s, culminating in two 350cc World Championship titles.

This 350cc Viper, presented in authentically restored condition, has been part of an enthusiast private collection of mainly Velocettes. Supplied new by Bill Lomas Motorcycles of Clay Cross in February,1967, it is still fitted with its fibreglass ‘Vee Line’ engine covers, often discarded in the day, together with a period rear carrier, alloy mudguards and a front crash bar. Not run for a few years, it will need recommissioning and comes supplied with its original Green log book and a current V5C.