Lot 427: 1953 Velocette 349cc MAC

The second of Velocette’s M-series ‘high camshaft’ models, the 350cc MAC first appeared in 1934 and subsequently was bored out to create the 500 MSS. Post-war, the M-series Velos continued much as before, with rigid frames and - initially - Webb girder forks. The MAC gained an alloy cylinder barrel and ’head for 1951, as well as Velocette’s own telescopic front fork in place of the previous Dowty, and was further updated with a swinging-arm frame in 1953. Described as in good original condition, this MAC has been in the vendor’s possession for the past 28 years. The machine has been on display as part of his private collection for many years and thus will require careful re-commissioning and the customary safety checks before returning to the road. Offered with old-style logbook and Swansea V5 registration document.