1966 Velocette 499cc Viper Clubman 'Special'
Registration no. HRT 518D
Frame no. RS 18816
Engine no. VR 4516
Engine development of the MSS pursued as part of the scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power, and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models' sporting image. In 1960 'Clubman' versions of both were introduced, minus the enclosure panels of the standard models, which featured a raised compression ratio, Amal TT carburettor, 'racing' magneto, rear-set footrests and a close-ratio gearbox among many other improvements. When supplied with the optional dolphin fairing, these models were known as the Clubman Veeline.

This Viper Clubman 'Special' has been fitted with a Venom engine top-end, raising the capacity to 499cc. The machine comes with a dating letter revealing that it retains matching frame/engine numbers and left the factory on 30th March 1966 as a Velocette Viper Clubman in black, destined for Wrights of Lowestoft. The first owner was one I J Coleman of Lowestoft. Our vendor purchased the Viper in 2003, since when it had been used for summer runs and kept in dry storage; it last ran earlier this year. Additional paperwork includes numerous expired MoTs; photocopied factory despatch records; and old/current V5/V5C documents.
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