1966 Velocette Venom Thruxton 499cc

Now becoming rare, a genuine Thruxton on offer from a private collection.Velocette offered a high-performance cylinder head for the Venom in 1965, and a bike so equipped won the 800-mile Thruxton road race – hence the name of the subsequent modelVelocette claimed 41 bhp for the Thruxton with a top speed of 110 mphClose-ratio box, alloy rims, a big-valve head, polished ports and an Amal 5GP carburettor Twin leading-shoe front brake, speed-hump seat unit, clip-on handlebarsThis lovely example is part of a private collection and dry stored for many yearsSpecificationMake: VELOCETTEModel: VENOM THRUXTONYear: 1966Registration Number: DTL 59DEngine Number: VMT187Make: Click here for more details and images