Three generations of family motorcyclists built Velocette and this showed through in the design and quality of manufacturing. Produced from 1904 to 1968, the Velocette marque was founded by brothers Percy and Eugene Goodman and by the early 1920s the brand had gained a reputation for reliability and, more importantly, speed. Velocette focused on developing an overhead valve, lumpy camshaft single-cylinder designs, with great effect. The third generation of Velocette's OHV, high-camshaft configurations was the 500cc MSS, an extension of the 1933 MOV 250cc machine that had debuted two years earlier (the MOV was joined in 1934 by a long-stroke 350cc version - the MAC, (refer to Lot 11 & 38). In creating the MSS, Velocette combined the MAC's 96mm stroke with a larger bore to create its new 500cc machine. Essentially developed from the works of the 495cc OHC racing engine, the MSS engine was bolted into a new frame derived from the Velocette superior racing kit, the KTT. Overall, the MSS was about as race bred as they came in this period. Fast, with superior engineering, expensive and extremely attractive, this MSS has been recommissioned to an extremely high order. In addition to the immaculate specialist restoration practice applied by the current owner, one must also note and acknowledge those who provided specific advice and assistance: R. Carpenter for engine and wheel rebuild; vintage motorcycle enthusiasts N. & L. Maddocks for new and replacement parts and carburettor rebuild; BNT Brake and Transmission Limited for brake lining; D.F. Banks for magneto rebuild; C.G. Flutey for exhaust rebuild; Otahuhu Electroplaters Ltd for electroplating; British Motorcycle Parts Ltd for new parts; and Alan Wakefield for chain guard replacement. The owner managed the assembly, small parts manufacturing and refurbishing to a superb level. This is a great example of the passion and unwritten expertise required to ensure successful industry design is kept alive and well.