| Product Details- 64 Pages
- 100 Photos & Illustrations
- Paperback
- Colour
- Published in 2016
- Part of the The Essential Buyer's Guide Series
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| Velocette 350 & 500 Singles 1946 to 1970
By Peter Henshaw | Features • The reality of living with a Velocette
• Relative value of each model
• Spares prices
• Detailed, step by step guide – points to look for
• Auction guide
• Restore, or pay more to start with?
• Problems that arise with lack of use
• Useful contacts – clubs, parts suppliers, restorers
• Facts & figures
• A no-nonsense, straightforward guide to buying a Velocette single
Description STOP! Don’t buy a Velocette 350 or 500 single without first buying this book!
How to buy a secondhand Velocette single – this book covers the various models available, what to check and problem points to look out for, plus investment potential, specifications and useful contacts.
Synopsis This Essential Buyer’s Guide includes everything the potential Velocette buyer needs to know: how to assess the engine, transmission, frame, paintwork and chrome, tinwork, wheels and tyres, brakes, electrics, and provides an explanation of engine and frame numbers.
With a detailed run down of the various models, and an assessment of which offers the best investment potential, there’s also plenty of advice on buying at auctions, essential paperwork, problems caused by lack of use, and a list of of useful contacts.
Additional Information Velocette is one of the definitive British singles of the 1950s and 60s
No other book offers a concise secondhand buyers guide | Table of Contents
Intro
1 – Is it the bike for you?
2 – Cost considerations
3 – Living with a Velocette
4 – Relative values
5 – Before you view
6 – 10min evaluation
7 – Key points
8 – Serious evaluation
9 – Auctions
10 – Paperwork
11 – What’s it worth to you?
12 – Do you really want to restore?
13 – Paint faults
14 – Lack of use problems
15 – The community
16 – Vital statistics |
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