Las Vegas Premier Motorcycle Auction
1935 Velocette MSS 500cc
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$9,240 USD | Sold
| Las Vegas, Nevada
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The Velocette MSS was launched in 1935 as a 500cc sports version. World War II halted production which did not resume until 1954. The new MSS was a much more modern machine with the same frame as the Velocette MAC and was fitted with sidecar lugs and had optional panniers to appeal to the touring market. Buyers started tuning the MSS for speed, however, and the factory responded by producing the sports Velocette Venom model. In 1955 a scrambles version was also produced. Burt Monro from New Zealand, featured in the film "The Worlds Fastest Indian" raced a heavily modified 1936 Velocette MSS. Racing preparations including making special pistons, changing the frame and increasing engine capacity to 650cc. His top speed record on this motorcycle was 138 mph. with a 1/4 mile time of 12.31 seconds. This fine example is reported to be an excellent runner and fun to ride. Selling on a bill of sale and without reserve.
