Velocette (pronounced velo-set) is an icon of the classic British motorcycle scene. Engineering excellence mattered more than the whims of the market to the Goodman family, owners of Veloce, Ltd., manufacturer of the Velocette motorcycle. This painstakingly assembled book details the history of the machines' development and competition successes, as well as the story of the family behind the marque. Run with honesty and integrity, the company gained a loyal following and a reputation for building quality machines before closing its doors in 1971, beset by the economic factors that caused the downfall of the whole of the British motorcycle industry.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book - only an enthusiast could read cover to cover,
By B. D. Hill (susanhill@esc.net.au) (Adelaide, South Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Velocette - Technical Excellence Exemplified (Hardcover)
This book is the 'bible' on what went on in the Veloce factory at Hall Green. Hundreds of photos and many line drawings - an essential companion to anyone seriously restoring Velo's. Spends a lot of time on the race history - great - but jumps about a bit and not very well structured. Best part is the appendices - all factory specs and all the engine, gearbox and even frame numbers for MAC, MSS, KSS, KTT and later models like Venom and Thruxton. Is your VELO completely genuine ? This book will tell you. I am restoring several MAC's and an MSS with a shed full of engines and gearboxes - and found it fascinating - but not an easy read. You will still need the parts books and workshop manuals.
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