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Value of a Velocette?
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In an aside during a conversation today, I was asked what sort of money a
non restored (but running and in good nick) Velocette Venom and (believe it
or not) a Viper in similar condition would bring.
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Depending on condition etc, but for a complete bike, in one piece, and
fairly original,but needing work, then £1500 minimum.
Running, in good condition, up to £3000.
Very sought after - not many of those were made in comparison to the
BSA's/Triumphs/Nortons of the 50's/60's.
Spares are available via the owners club shop - only around 5 miles from
me near Leicester.
Alan.
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The asker didn't know the year of either bike and I didn't know the answer
to the question, but I said I'd ask on here, so I have.
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Well, it's a shame you don't have a matched pair of either Venoms or
Vipers as that adds significantly to the value. To give you an
indication, a matched pair of Venoms in this sort of condition might be
worth twenty to thirty million in the right auction on the right day,
the Vipers perhaps even more.
However, you're unfortunately not in that position as your pair don't
match, and that will inevitably affect their value. I'd suggest that £8
is all that you'd get, even with the currently buoyant American market .
I'll give you £10, I'm cutting my own throat, and I'll bring the van
round this afternoon, OK?
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If I said they weren't powered by gas turbines, would that affect the price?
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Probably between £2500 and £3000 each, depending on condition. Possibly a
bit more if they really are in good nick. The Venom should get a bit more
than the Viper if all else is equal. Very good ones can fetch £4000 or
more.
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You will find that even basket cases go for silly money these days.
In good nick a Viper will fetch £3,500 + and a good Venom will be £4,000 to
£4,500. Spares are easily sourced if you are a member of the VOC and Mike of
Groves Classic Motorcycles has a very good stock after buying all the spares
from Simon Goodman's company. Simon is the grandson of the founder of Veloce
Ltd
Restored Velo's go for silly money, just like Vincents
http://www.stevetonkin-restorations.co.uk/velocetteT.htm
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