Lot 435: 1966 Velocette 192cc LE
Pioneer, Vintage & Collectors' Motorcycles, Bonhams (27th April 2008)
Launched in 1948, as the �motorcycle for everyman�, the 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. It was however, a big success with police forces - for whom its attributes were more important than its appearance - gaining the sobriquet �Noddy Bike� as a result. Finished in maroon and equipped with windscreen and pillion seat, this LE has been on display within a private collection for many years and thus will require careful re-commissioning and the customary safety checks before returning to the road. The machine comes with old-style logbook and Swansea V5.
Lot Details
| Auction |
Pioneer, Vintage & Collectors' Motorcycles Bonhams, Stafford |
|---|---|
| Type | Motorcycle |
| Lot Number | 435 |
| Estimate | £600-£800 |
| Outcome | SOLD |
| Hammer Price | £800 |
| Hammer Price (inc premium) | £920 |
| Year | 1966 |
| Condition rating | 0 |
| Registration number | UTE 62D |
| Mileage | - |
| Chassis number | 7694/34 |
| Engine number | 7694/3 |
| Engine capacity (cc) | |
| Engine - cylinders | |
| Number of doors |
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