1965 Zundapp KS75

No Reserve*

Reg No: ELD 807C Frame No: 6003524

CC: 75 Engine No: 4593591

MOT: Exempt

• Presented in original unrestored condition

• Rare in the UK 75cc 4-speed two-stroke

• Supplied with original tyre pump and a V5C

Zündapp was a German manufacturer founded in 1917 in Nuremberg by Fritz Neumeyer together with the Krupp AG and the tool manufacturer Thiel as a producer of detonators. In 1919 Neumeyer became the sole proprietor of the company and two years later he diversified into the construction of motorcycles. The company’s early tradition of large capacity motorcycles began in 1933 with the K-series that formed the basis of many military vehicles during WW2. In the post war years Zundapp concentrated on go to work bikes and scooters but as sales declined the company went bankrupt and closed in 1984.

The KS75 showed typical German heavy duty construction with a good specification but proved to be too expensive to compete with Japanese bikes in the 1960s, making it a rare model in the UK. This example has been part of an enthusiast private collection and has survived in very original condition, including its alloy wheel rims and even its underseat tyre pump. The bike has not been run for a number of years, so will need recommissioning and comes supplied with a current V5C.

1955 Velocette MAC 350

‘Veloce’ tele forks and S/A rear suspension

Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000*

Reg No: OGB 580 Frame No: RS6327

CC: 350 Engine No: MAC23665

MOT: Exempt

• Authentically restored 350cc Velocette MAC

• Fitted with a few clever hand made extras

• Supplied with some old MOTs, buff log book and a V5C

Velocette is the brand name of motorcycles made by Veloce Ltd in Hall Green, Birmingham between 1904 and 1971. Veloce, while small, was a great technical innovator and many of its patented designs are commonplace on motorcycles today including the positive-stop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension with hydraulic dampers. Renowned for the quality of its products, the company was “always in the picture” in motorcycle racing from the mid 1920s to the 1950s, culminating in two 350cc world championship titles and its legendary, and still-unbeaten, record of averaging over 100mph for 24 hours on a 500cc single cylinder machine.

This 350cc MAC, presented in authentically restored condition, has been part of an enthusiast private collection of mainly Velocettes. Supplied new in April 1955 it is fitted with few nice little home made additions such as the touring screen, passenger grab rails and a clever lever to help put the side stand down. Not run for a few years it will need recommissioning and comes supplied with its original buff log book, a few old MOTs and a current V5C.

1960 Velocette Venom

Fitted with Thruxton tank and seat

Estimate: £2,750 - £3,750*

Reg No: JFO 771 Frame No: RS 13629

CC: 500 Engine No: VM 3666

MOT: Exempt

• Authentically restored Venom

• Thruxton style tank and seat with Mikuni carb

• Supplied with a few old MOTs and a current V5C

One of many motorcycle manufacturers in Birmingham, Velocette was a family owned firm selling almost as many hand-built motorcycles during its lifetime 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 positive-stop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension with hydraulic dampers. Renowned for the quality of its products, the company was “always in the picture” in motorcycle racing from the mid 1920s to the 1950s, culminating in two 350cc World Championship titles and its legendary, and still-unbeaten, record of averaging over 100mph for 24 hours on a 500cc single cylinder machine.

This 500cc Venom, presented in authentically restored condition, has been part of an enthusiast private collection of mainly Velocettes and has been partly ‘Thruxtinised’ with a cutaway fuel tank making room for a more modern Mikuni carb and a hump backed sports seat. Not run for a few years it will need recommissioning and comes supplied with a few old MOTs and a current V5C.