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- The Shuttleworth Spring Motorcycle Sale 2024
- 1967 Velocette Thruxton 499cc
1967 Velocette Thruxton 499cc
Lot Number: 818
1967 Velocette Thruxton 499cc
Low ownership with lots of history, this is an excellent example of Velocette's most sought after modern classic.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £9,775
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 7th April, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
OBP 231E
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note this bike is now in running order.
SUMMARY
Low ownership with lots of history, this is an excellent example of Velocette's most sought after modern classic.
DESCRIPTION
- Velocette offered a high-performance cylinder head for the Venom in 1965 and a bike so equipped won the 800-mile Thruxton road race, hence the name of the subsequent model
- This example was despatched from the factory on 28/02/1966 to dealer Comerfords of Thames Ditton
- The frame, #RS19324, is a factory replacement fitted in June 1967 by Velocette Dealer, Geoff Dodkin of London
- Upgraded in period with a Dodkin alloy top yoke and Tickle front brake
- Engine number VMT 310 and Gearbox 12-11888 confirmed as original by the Velocette Register
- Low ownership and one of the most sought after post-war Velocettes with a good history file
- Very expensive in the day and the big Brit single of choice for a few select wealthy connoisseurs
- In running order
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 818
- Make
- VELOCETTE
- Model
- VENOM THRUXTON
- Registration Number
- OBP 231E
- Frame Number
- RS 19324
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- VMT 310
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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