Velocette Thruxton, Genuine Matching Example, Same Family Owned Since 1973

( VMT102 WAS SUPPLIED BY WHITAKERS OF BLACKPOOL 30th JUINE 1965 INVOICE NUMBER 73893 ) 1965 Velocette Thruxton 500. Here we have what can only be described as probably a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire the very first road going Velocette Thruxton the one after engine number VMT101 which from all accounts was kept back by the Velo factory. This particular bike is 100% genuine with matching numbers and has the Engine VMT102. The bikes history according to Mr R J Thurston of the Velocette Thruxton Machine Register says. Dear xxxxxx According to my records. your Velocette Thruxton details are correct. The Frame and gearbox numbers fitted to VMT all appear to tie in correctly with bikes before and after on the register. The factory records show that this machine was dispatched from the factory on 30th June 1965 to dealer Whittakers of Blackpool on Invoice Number 73893. a Mr B D Barlett of Evesham was the first owner. who purchased the motorcycle on 11th September 1965. Yours Sincerely Raynor J Thurston. The bike has been painstakingly restored at great expence and time by a very skilled family member who has detailed the bike as it more or less left the factory back in its day. We have as you can immagine a folder of reciepts and bills relating to the build over a period of time. The last keeper from whom we acquired the vehicle from has told us that his brother had purchased the bike from a Mr Fred Cheshire a Velocette dealer enthusiaste in Cheltenham in Gloucestershire back in 1973 after the the first keeper a Mr B D Bartlett had part exchanged the Velo for a Suzuki GT750 Kettle. Here are the numbers again ( Registration No: DFV 760C Engine No: VMT102 Frame No: RS 18347 Gearbox No: 12-11436 ) ( NOTICE ) Please do not text or email us with the message 'Whats your best price' as i generally find that most people who do this are not really interested in the Motorcycle ?. If you are seriously interested then please pickup the phone and talk to us. We would consider a part exchange so please feel free to email us with the details. We can also deliver this bike anywhere in the World for a fee. All payments accepted. Serious enquires to email: fjk222@hotmail. com or you can try the shop / showroom on 020 8997 2421 daytimes and if you cannot get hold of me there try my 24/7 anytime mobile on 07973 11 12 13 and ask for Frank. ( VELOCETTE THRUXTON ) Spec. Manufacturer Velocette / Also called Venom Thruxton / Production 1965-1971 / Predecessor Velocette Venom / Engine 499cc (30. 5 cu in). OHV air cooled single 9:1 compression ratio Amal 5GP2 1 and 3/8' carburettor / Top Speed 180 km/h (110 mph) / Power 31 kw (41 bhp) @ 6. 00 rpm / Brakes Front drum. 7. 5 inch John Tickle 2LS. rear drum / Wheelbase 139. 1 centimetres (54. 5 in) / Seat height 30. 5 inches / Weight 180 kg (390 lb) (dry) / Fuel capacity 4. 5 gallons / Oil capacity 4 pints / Fuel Consumption 60 mpg at 65 mph.

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