c1953 Velocette Mac 350cc Solo Motorcycle
Sold: $7,250
Specifications
| Engine | Single-cylinder, 350cc |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
| Colour | Black |
| Trim | Black Vinyl |
Description
In 1933 Velocette introduced a new line of overhead valve (OHV) machines in order to cut production costs and make a more affordable motorcycle. The previous K series had proved expensive to produce, requiring selective hand assembly of the shaft-and-bevel camshaft drive, so it was determined that a simpler OHV design would be quicker to build and require less skilled labour to assemble. The first of these new machines was the MOV, using a 250cc engine of 'square' dimensions (68mm bore x 68mm stroke). It was an immediate sales success, having lively performance for the time (130km/h), and proved a reliable machine with excellent road manners. By lengthening the stroke of the crankshaft, the Velocette MAC 350cc introduced in 1934 proved even more popular than the MOV and became a real money spinner for the company, bringing much needed capital into the firm.
