Introduced in 1956, the Venom sports roadster was derived from the touring MSS. The latter had disappeared from the range in 1948, reappearing in 1954 with a new swinging-arm frame and telescopic fork. The engine too was up-dated, changing to ‘square’ bore and stroke dimensions of 86x86mm and gaining an alloy cylinder barrel and ’head. Engine development pursued as part of the scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power, and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models’ sporting image. In 1960 ‘Clubman’ versions of both were introduced, minus the enclosure panels of the standard models, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, ‘racing’ magneto, rear-set footrests and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. When supplied with the optional dolphin fairing, the model was known as the Clubman Veeline. Produced until the end of Velocette production in 1971, the Venom in its various guises represents the final glorious flowering of the traditional British sports single, and today these supremely well-engineered thoroughbreds are highly sought after. Lincolnshire resident from new, this rare Venom Clubman Veeline was first registered ‘RVL 902’ by F K Sharpe Motorcycles Ltd, of Lincoln on 25th May 1961 and sold on 9th June that same year to one Alexander Beedie, who was stationed at nearby RAF Waddington. In May 1963 the machine was sold to Richard Green, of Lincoln and next owned by Joe Key, an engineer from South Carlton, who acquired it in 1964. A Velocette aficionado, Joe worked for Clayton Dewandre in Lincoln and rode an MSS to work, but kept ‘RVL 902’ – his pride and joy – for use at weekends. The Venom was acquired by the vendor (its next owner) in 1986, christened ‘Sleipnir (Old Norse for ‘swift one’) and converted to 12-volt electrics. Ridden regularly until 1992, it has been off the road in dry storage ever since. Described by the private vendor as in ‘original, unrestored and serviceable’ condition, the machine is offered with its original old-style logbook and Swansea V5. Careful re-commissioning and the usual safety checks are advised before returning it to the road.
Introduced in 1956, the Venom sports roadster was derived from the touring MSS. The latter had disappeared from the range in 1948, reappearing in 1954 with a new swinging-arm frame and telescopic fork. The engine too was up-dated, changing to ‘square’ bore and stroke dimensions of 86x86mm and gaining an alloy cylinder barrel and ’head. Engine development pursued as part of the scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power, and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models’ sporting image. In 1960 ‘Clubman’ versions of both were introduced, minus the enclosure panels of the standard models, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, ‘racing’ magneto, rear-set footrests and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. When supplied with the optional dolphin fairing, the model was known as the Clubman Veeline. Produced until the end of Velocette production in 1971, the Venom in its various guises represents the final glorious flowering of the traditional British sports single, and today these supremely well-engineered thoroughbreds are highly sought after. Lincolnshire resident from new, this rare Venom Clubman Veeline was first registered ‘RVL 902’ by F K Sharpe Motorcycles Ltd, of Lincoln on 25th May 1961 and sold on 9th June that same year to one Alexander Beedie, who was stationed at nearby RAF Waddington. In May 1963 the machine was sold to Richard Green, of Lincoln and next owned by Joe Key, an engineer from South Carlton, who acquired it in 1964. A Velocette aficionado, Joe worked for Clayton Dewandre in Lincoln and rode an MSS to work, but kept ‘RVL 902’ – his pride and joy – for use at weekends. The Venom was acquired by the vendor (its next owner) in 1986, christened ‘Sleipnir (Old Norse for ‘swift one’) and converted to 12-volt electrics. Ridden regularly until 1992, it has been off the road in dry storage ever since. Described by the private vendor as in ‘original, unrestored and serviceable’ condition, the machine is offered with its original old-style logbook and Swansea V5. Careful re-commissioning and the usual safety checks are advised before returning it to the road.
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