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1961 Velocette Viper, 350cc. Registration number 2572 WY. Frame number RS 16569. Engine number VR/3763. Sold with the V5C, R.F. 60, several old MOT's.
Engine development pursued as part of the Velocette factory's scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers, but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power, and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models' sporting image. In 1960 'Clubman' versions of both were introduced, minus the enclosure panels of the standard models, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, 'racing' magneto, rear-set footrests and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. Produced until the end of Velocette production in 1971, the Venom/Viper in its various guises represents the final glorious flowering of the traditional British sports single.
WY is a matching numbers machine, and was first registered to Frank Barton of Goole. He sold it to John Singleton and by September 1966 it was with Nigel Wright of Knottingly and then Ken Budby. It came back to Goole in 1969 with Philip Rowlinson then charles Vickers, Carlton Wain and in 1990 it went to Eric Danborough. It went to our deceased vendor in 1996. It has been off the road for many years and will need recomissioning.
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