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Velocette Collection (#2)

"Velocette: A Legacy of Speed and Triumph" From the iconic Freddie Frith at Quarter Bridge to the legendary Hall Green

Background imageVelocette Collection: Dave Chadwick (Velocette) 1954 Scarborough 250

Dave Chadwick (Velocette) 1954 Scarborough 250

Background imageVelocette Collection: Arthur Lavington (Velocette) 1967 Production TT

Arthur Lavington (Velocette) 1967 Production TT
Arthur Lavington (Velocette) at Quarter Bridge, 1967 Production TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Nils Jensen (Velocette) 1949 Junior TT

Nils Jensen (Velocette) 1949 Junior TT
Dane Nils Jensen (Velocette) at Quarter Bridge, 1949 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: John Blanchard (Velocette) 1968 Production TT

John Blanchard (Velocette) 1968 Production TT
John Blanchard (Velocette) at the Gooseneck, 1968 Production TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Grahame Rhodes (Velocette) 1985 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Grahame Rhodes (Velocette) 1985 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: John Findlay (Velocette) 1965 Senior Manx Grand Prix

John Findlay (Velocette) 1965 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: Tony Godfrey (Velocette) 1956 Junior Manx Grand Prix

Tony Godfrey (Velocette) 1956 Junior Manx Grand Prix
Tony Godfrey (Velocette) waits to start a practice lap for the 1956 Junior Manx Grand Prix, his Mk VIII looks well-worn>

Background imageVelocette Collection: Nick Payton (Velocette) 1983 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Nick Payton (Velocette) 1983 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: Bob Foster (Velocette) 1949 Junior TT

Bob Foster (Velocette) 1949 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Ronnie Hazlehurst (Velocette) 1949 Junior TT

Ronnie Hazlehurst (Velocette) 1949 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Charlie Brett and Jack Brett (Velocette) Cadwell Park

Charlie Brett and Jack Brett (Velocette) Cadwell Park

Background imageVelocette Collection: T Neil Kelly (Velocette) 1968 Production TT

T Neil Kelly (Velocette) 1968 Production TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Bill Smith - first and last TT rides

Bill Smith - first and last TT rides
Liverpool rider-dealer Bill Smith rodse this Velocette special in the 1957 Lightweight TT. 43 years later he made his Island farewell ride on 1 a 400 Honda

Background imageVelocette Collection: What might have been?

What might have been?
It is 1989, 50 years since George Meier (49) won the last pre-war Senior TT. The bike shadowing him at Quarter Bridge is the supercharged Velocette Roarer twin

Background imageVelocette Collection: Mike Vangucci

Mike Vangucci
Chiltern Sections Mike Vanguci ploughs a lonley furrowe on a borrowed MAC Velo, 1981 pre-65 trial

Background imageVelocette Collection: Bill Swallow - the Velocette years

Bill Swallow - the Velocette years
In his early years, Bill Swallow raced Velocette, just like his father did before. Seen here at Ballabeg in the 1980 Southern 100

Background imageVelocette Collection: A rapid Velo

A rapid Velo
Cecil Sandford racing Arthur Taylors MOV Velocette at Oulton Parks first meeting in 1953. Cecil was already 125cc world champion, but loved ridig the little bike

Background imageVelocette Collection: 1954 Silverstone Vintage Race

1954 Silverstone Vintage Race
Before the Vintage Motor Cycle Club started race meetings, the British Motorcycle Racing Club (BEMSEE) ran a Vintage race at their Silverstone Saturday meeting from 1950

Background imageVelocette Collection: Ballig Bridge

Ballig Bridge
No location information on this pic, which is from the 1953 Lightweight TT. Fron Purslow (Velocette) leads Ernie Barrett (Phoenix JAP)

Background imageVelocette Collection: 1950 Velocette KSS

1950 Velocette KSS
The three legs badge on the tank of his KSS Velocette did not bring C Arnold any luck - he retired from the 1950 Junior Clubman TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Benny Rood (Velocette) 1953 Lightweight TT

Benny Rood (Velocette) 1953 Lightweight TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Ivan Rhodes (Velocette) 1965 Lightweight TT

Ivan Rhodes (Velocette) 1965 Lightweight TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Dave East (Velocette) 1977 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Dave East (Velocette) 1977 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: Arthur Lavington (Velocette) 1963 Junior TT

Arthur Lavington (Velocette) 1963 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Grahame Rhodes (Velocette) 2005 Classic Lap

Grahame Rhodes (Velocette) 2005 Classic Lap

Background imageVelocette Collection: Alec Swallow (Velocette) 1976 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Alec Swallow (Velocette) 1976 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: Alec Swallow (Velocette) 1980 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Alec Swallow (Velocette) 1980 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: Bill Head (Velocette) 1978 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Bill Head (Velocette) 1978 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: George Morgan (Velocette) 1950 Junior TT

George Morgan (Velocette) 1950 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Reg Armstrong (Velocette) 1950 Senior TT

Reg Armstrong (Velocette) 1950 Senior TT
Irishman Reg Armstrong (Velocette) 1950 Senior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Arthur Lavington (Velocette) 1957 Junior TT

Arthur Lavington (Velocette) 1957 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Albert Jones (Velocette) 1953 Junior TT

Albert Jones (Velocette) 1953 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Ulf Gate (Velocette) 1952 Junior TT

Ulf Gate (Velocette) 1952 Junior TT
Swede Ulf Gate (Velocette) 1952 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Graeme Rhodes (Velocette) 2004 Classic Lap

Graeme Rhodes (Velocette) 2004 Classic Lap
Graeme Rhodes (Velocette) at Quarter Bridge: 2004 Classic Lap

Background imageVelocette Collection: Neil Kelly (Velocette) 1968 Production TT

Neil Kelly (Velocette) 1968 Production TT
Neil Kelly (Velocette) at Signpost Corner: 1968 Production TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: CJ13 2062 Velocette

CJ13 2062 Velocette
Velocette, Track Parade - Motorcycle Celebration, circa 200 bikes featured in the morning parade laps, including sidecar outfits and motor trikes, BMW Motorrad completing a centenary

Background imageVelocette Collection: Velocette motorcycle with couple

Velocette motorcycle with couple Date: circa 1938

Background imageVelocette Collection: Js Wilson Velocette 1951 Junior MGP Practice

Js Wilson Velocette 1951 Junior MGP Practice
Js Wilson (Velocette) at Governor's 1, 1951 Junior MGP practice

Background imageVelocette Collection: Gerry Edwards Velocette and Derek Farrant (Velocette)1951 Junior MGP Practice

Gerry Edwards Velocette and Derek Farrant (Velocette)1951 Junior MGP Practice
Gerry Edwards (Velocette, 61) and Derek Farrant (Velocette) at Governor's 1, 1951 Junior MGP practice

Background imageVelocette Collection: Bill Lomas (Velocette) at Creg ny Baa, 1951 Junior TT

Bill Lomas (Velocette) at Creg ny Baa, 1951 Junior TT
Bill Lomas (Velocette) 1951 Junior TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Nick Payton Velocette 1984 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Nick Payton Velocette 1984 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix
Nick Payton (Velocette) at Guthrie's Memorial, 1984 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: EX George Denley Velocette 1922 Lightweight TT

EX George Denley Velocette 1922 Lightweight TT
George Denley (Velocette) 1922 Lightweight TT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Grahame Rhodes Velocette 2004 TT Parade Lap

Grahame Rhodes Velocette 2004 TT Parade Lap
Grahame Rhodes (Velocette) 2004 TT Parade Lap

Background imageVelocette Collection: Bertie Goodman (Velocette)1952

Bertie Goodman (Velocette)1952
Bertie Goodman (Velocette) at MIRA, 1952

Background imageVelocette Collection: Berie Goodman Velocette 1952

Berie Goodman Velocette 1952
In 1952, Veloce Managing Director Bertie Goodman went to Mira, testing the new dohc KTT

Background imageVelocette Collection: Bertie Goodman Velocette 1952

Bertie Goodman Velocette 1952
In 1952, Veloce Managing Director Bertie Goodman came to the Isle of Man, testing the new Spring-frame

Background imageVelocette Collection: David Bogie (Velocette) 1951 Junior Manx Grand Prix

David Bogie (Velocette) 1951 Junior Manx Grand Prix
David Bogie (Velocette) at Braddan Bridge, 1951 Junior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageVelocette Collection: Rodney Wildsmith (Velocette) 2016 VMCC Parade Lap

Rodney Wildsmith (Velocette) 2016 VMCC Parade Lap




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"Velocette: A Legacy of Speed and Triumph" From the iconic Freddie Frith at Quarter Bridge to the legendary Hall Green, it has left an indelible mark on motorcycle racing history. With riders like Freddie Hicks dominating the 1929 Junior TT and Bob Biscardine conquering the 1967 Production 500cc TT, Velocette's prowess on the track is unparalleled. The name Velocette echoes through time, with Ralph Seymour's triumph in the 1952 Junior TT etching his name into the annals of racing greatness. And who could forget Alec Bennett's victorious moment after winning the 1928 Junior TT? Their skill and determination embody what it means to be a true champion. Neil Kelly's daring maneuvers at Quarter Bridge during the thrilling 1967 Production 500 TT showcased not only his talent but also Velocette's commitment to pushing boundaries. Similarly, Jesse Dolby's unforgettable performance in the 1951 Junior Manx Grand Prix proved that Velocettes were built for speed and precision. In every era, Velocettes have stood out from their competitors. Ronnie Hazlehurst's remarkable ride in the 1948 Junior Clubman TT demonstrated just how formidable these machines truly are. Roy Smith continued this legacy by claiming victory in the fiercely contested 1954 Junior TT. Even as time marched forward, Fred Walton kept flying high on his trusty Velocette at Parliament Square during the gripping battles of the1975 Production TT. Meanwhile, George Morgan blazed a trail of glory inthe prestigious SeniorTT raceof1951. Velocettes have always been more than mere motorcycles; they represent passion personified. Their rich heritage is woven into each twist of their throttleand every turn they takeonthe racetrack. Velocettestandsas a testamenttothecourageous spiritof thosewho dared totameitspowerfulengineandrideit tovictory.