Launched in 1948, as the ‘motorcycle for everyman’, the LE addressed the criticisms most-often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. Sadly for the LE, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom. Asked to compete against Italian style, Velo’s ugly duckling never stood a chance, even after the sidevalve flat twin’s performance had been boosted by a capacity increase from 149 to 192cc in 1950. It was however, a big success with police forces - for whom its attributes were more important than its appearance - gaining the sobriquet ‘Noddy Bike’ as a result. This currently non-running example was last taxed for the road in 1983 and is described as in original condition. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with old-style logbook, and we are advised that a Swansea V5C has been applied for. Offered without reserve.
Launched in 1948, as the ‘motorcycle for everyman’, the LE addressed the criticisms most-often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. Sadly for the LE, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom. Asked to compete against Italian style, Velo’s ugly duckling never stood a chance, even after the sidevalve flat twin’s performance had been boosted by a capacity increase from 149 to 192cc in 1950. It was however, a big success with police forces - for whom its attributes were more important than its appearance - gaining the sobriquet ‘Noddy Bike’ as a result. This currently non-running example was last taxed for the road in 1983 and is described as in original condition. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with old-style logbook, and we are advised that a Swansea V5C has been applied for. Offered without reserve.
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