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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1956 Velocette MAC 349cc
1956 Velocette MAC 349cc
Lot Number: 541
1956 Velocette MAC 349cc
Sporting classic Velocette period styling, with its fishtail exhaust and elegant fuel tank and benefiting from the post-1955 swingarm rear suspension, this 1956 350 MAC remains unrestored and remarkably original. Offered without reserve.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £2,875
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
RTT 143
SALE ROOM NOTICE
The correct registration number is RTT 143, not 591 UXM as erroneously catalogued
SUMMARY
Sporting classic Velocette period styling, with its fishtail exhaust and elegant fuel tank and benefiting from the post-1955 swingarm rear suspension, this 1956 350 MAC remains unrestored and remarkably original. Offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- By the time production ceased in 1959, Velocette MACs were built for over a quarter of a century and had become the company's longest and best selling model
- The frame was designed by Australian, Phil Irving, who went on to design many of the great Vincent machines and built using Reynolds 531 tubing for strength
- Great support and backup from the Velocette Owners Club
- An unrestored and unmolested example that is essentially original
- Reported by its owner to be running and riding, but will need light recommissioning before using on the road
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 541
- Make
- VELOCETTE
- Model
- MAC
- Registration Number
- RTT 143
- Frame Number
- RS4540
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- MAC22810
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Dan Towers
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07973 859602
- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
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