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Velocette |  | Author: Ivan Rhodes
Publisher: Motorbooks
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 1934399
Media: Paperback
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 7.7 x 0.5
ISBN: 0760316937
Dewey Decimal Number: 629
EAN: 9780760316931
ASIN: 0760316937
Publication Date: August 2003
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Product Description
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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Great book - only an enthusiast could read cover to cover March 26, 1999
B. D. Hill (susanhill@esc.net.au) (Adelaide, South Australia)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
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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