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£900
1949 Velocette LE, 149cc. Registration number 379 XUM (non transferrable). Frame number 2260. Engine number 6307.
Sold with the V5C, history folder with photographs.
Launched in 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman', the Velocette LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. Sadly for the LE, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom; asked to compete against Italian style, Velo's ugly duckling never stood a chance, even after the sidevalve flat twin's performance had been boosted by a capacity increase from 149 to 192cc in 1950.
This example was owned by John Huntly in 2013, our vendor buying it at auction in 2016, since when it has been in dry storage. An older restoration with pull handle kick start.
Sold with the V5C, history folder with photographs.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
15% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
18.6% inc VAT*
