Velocette Collection (#5)

Sales Director - Road Tester
Veloce director Bertie Goodman believed in testing the firms products. In early 1954, he brought the development spring-frame Velo, fitted wih a racing engine

Norman Cowin (Velocette) Jurby Airfield

Bob Taylor (Velocette) 1970 Jurby Road

John Bullivant (Velocette) 1978 Jurby Road. I am not sure why John was riding my Velo at that meeting, I had probably crocked myself!

1938 Junior TT - Hillberry
Stanley Woods takes his Velocette Mk VIII through Hillberry in the 1938 Junior TT, his 9th TT victory

Weighing in the big Velo
The pit pundits ponder his chances as Stanley Woods checks in the 500 Velocette that he rode into second place in the 1937 Senior TT

1930 Junior TT
Velocettes Tokyo agent, Kenzo Tada, poses with his Velocette KTT. After an eventful practice session and race with many falls, he finished 15th of 22 finishers

The Weight-in
A Velocette two-stroke is weighed and details noted before the 1922 Lightweight class of the Junior TT

John Wheeler (Velocette) 1959 Senior Manx Grand Prix

David Burrell (Velocette) 2013 500 Classic TT

Norman Price (Velocette) 1956 Junior Manx Grand Prix

Harry Pearce (Velocette) 1955 Silverstone

Sam Spratt (Velocette) 1951 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Dennis Lashmar (Velocette) 1950 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

David Bradwell (Velocette) 2013 Classic TT Parade Lap

Antonio Bondi (Velocette) 2013 Classic TT Parade Lap

Tony Ainley (Velocette) 2013 500 Classic TT

Mick Withers (Velocette) 1975 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Mick Withers (Velocette) 1974 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Dave East (Velocette) 2013 MGP Past Winners Parade

Andy Reynolds (Velocette) 1985 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

David Bogie (Velocette) 1950 Senior Manx Grand Prix
David Bogie (Velocette) starts the 1950 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Ron Rudge (Norton) and N W White (Velocette) 1950 Senior Manx Grand Prix
Ron Rudge (Norton) and N W White (Velocette) start the 1950 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Arnold Henthorn & A G Crighton (Velocette) 1948 Lightweight Clubman TT
Arnold Henthorn & A G Crighton (Velocette) start the 1948 Lightweight Clubman TT

Dick Ward (Velocette) 1951 Junior TT
Dick Ward (Velocette) at Cronk ny Mona: 1951 Junior TT

348 cc Velocette of GG Murdoch competing in the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937. Artist: Bill Brunell
Velocette 348 cc. Event Entry No: 11 Rider: Murdoch, G.G. No award. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

Tony Ainley (Velocette) 2009 Classic TT
Tony Ainley (Velocette) at Braddan Bridge: 2009 Classic TT

John Wheeler (Velocette) 1960 Senior Manx Grand Prix
John Wheeler (Velocette) on Ballaugh Bridge: 1960 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Bill Lomas - Beasley Velocette
Bill Lomas and Doug Beasley attract the photographers as they weigh-in for the 1952 Lightweight. The Beasley Velocette used a cut-down MkVIII KTT engine a a Featherbed-type frame, with Earles forks

Ladies on a 1938 Velocette Mov motorcycle
Two ladies sitting on a 1938 Velocette Mov 250cc ohv motorcycle in the street circa 1938

Bertie Goodman (Velocette) 1947 Junior TT
Bertie Goodman (Velocette) at Governors Bridge, in practice for the 1947 Junior TT

Grahame Rhodes (Velocette) 1987 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix
What a lovely looking bike! Grahame Rhodes (Velocette) at Glentrammon; 1987 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Nick Payton (Velocette) 1986 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix
Nick Payton (Velocette) at the Bungalow: 1986 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Nick Payton (Velocette) 1984 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix
Nick Payton (Velocette) at Governors Bridge: 1984 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Rodney Wildsmith (Velocette) 2016 VMCC Parade
Rodney Wildsmith (Velocette) on the Mountain: 2016 VMCC Parade

Tommy Wood (Velocette) 1946 Cadwell Park
Tommy Wood (Velocette) winners of the first 350cc race post WWII, on Good Friday, Cadwell Park, 1946

Arthur Wheeler (Velocette) and Albert Moule (Norton) 1950 Junior TT
As Arthur Wheeler (Velocette) starts his KTT, Albert Moule (Norton) gets ready to start the 1950 Junior TT

Roy Walker (Velocette) 1954 Junior TT
Roy Walker (Velocette) at Cronk ny Mona; 1954 Junior TT

Ralph Seymour (Velocette) on Bray Hill in the 1951 Senior TT

Bill Lomas (Velocette); 1952 Lightweight TT
Bill Lomas takes the jump on the Braddan Straight in the 1952 Lightweight TT. His Velocette is fitted with Earles forks

Bernard Guerin at Ballabeg: 1993 Classic TT
Former French champion Bernard Guerin winning the 350 Vintage Race at the 1993 Classic TT

Velocette Venom, black and silver 1960 1960 Black & silver
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Bertie Goodman (Velocette) Spring-frame trials 1952
In 1952, Veloce Managing Director Bertie Goodman came to the Isle of Man, testing the new Spring-frame

Tony Ainley (Velocette) 2010 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix
Tony Ainley (Velocette) at Keppel Gate: 2010 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

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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.