Post Listing Update: This Velo did not meet reserve despite 33 bids up to $18,100.
Built between 1955 and 1970, the Velocette Venom rose to fame in 1961 when a factory effort became the first motorcycle to average over 100 miles per hour over a 24 hour period. There were multiple Venom variants like the Thruxton, Scrambler, and Clubman – it was the last option that set the world record at Montlhéry, and today we’ve got a highly original example that’s looking for a new owner.
1960 was the first year of the Clubman, which featured Amal TT carbs, a BTH race magneto, increased compression, and a narrow-ratio transmission. Other features included a steering damper, lower bars, and rearsets. The top of the line model was the Thruxton, and in ’66 a few Thruxton parts (like the front forks) made their way to the Clubman as part of a model upgrade to the “Mark II”. For more on the Venom Clubman, check out this story on Motorcycle Classics.
This example (VIN: VM6729C) is claimed to be in “remarkable, 98.5% original condition” by the third owner – the first owner was a museum where the bike spent three decades, and the current owner acquired it 6.5 years ago. It’s said to have a “thorough history from new” which will be included with the sale. Everything is said to work and it’s ready to ride. Modifications include Boyer electronic ignition, a modern 12 volt regulator that’s hidden inside the Lucas voltage regulator housing, a NOS Smiths speedo drive, and a fuel tank that’s been Caswell sealed. The bike has been judged at a 96.75 at an AMCA National – it’s not perfect but it’s a hell of a bike that should be ridden.
Find this Venom Clubman for sale in Nashua, New Hampshire with bidding up to $12,322 and the reserve not yet met