1954 Velocette MAC, 350cc. Registration number 369 UYU (non ...

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£4,500 - £5,500

1954 Velocette MAC, 350cc. Registration number 369 UYU (non transferrable). Frame number RS 4904. Engine number MAC 22952.
The first version of the Velocette MAC was launched in 1933 and was developed from the overhead valve Velocette MOV 250cc, which suffered from reliability problems. The single-cylinder engine was enlarged to 349 cc and could comfortably reach 75 mph. The early MAC weighed 280 lb and had girder front forks.
MAC production restarted after the war. In 1948 the MAC's girder forks were replaced with innovative air-sprung Dowty Oleomatic forks. In 1951 these were upgraded to Veloce 'tele forks' which were developed for the Velocette LE. These had coil springs with damping. In the same year the engine was upgraded to an alloy barrel and head with wider fins to improve cooling. For 1953 the MAC was updated with fully adjustable rear suspension, swinging arm and a tube frame. The clutch and gearbox were also greatly improved. From 1954 the MAC was sold as a sidecar machine to try to broaden the appeal but production was halted by 1960. The company had invested £50,000 developing the Velocette Viceroy scooter and, despite continued sales of the singles, Velocette became insolvent.
This MAC presents very well and has recently had it wiring loom overhauled, said by the vendor to be a good runner it is sold with recent V5C which shows 8 former keepers but no further details.