1953 velocette mac 350 road

Some background copied from Internet, sums up the background for a MAC Velo. " The Velocette MAC is a British motorcycle made by Velocette. A reliable single-cylinder, the MAC coped well with the low-grade post war petrol and was a popular commuter and touring motorcycle. The first version of the Velocette MAC was launched in 1933 and was developed from the overhead valve Velocette MOV 250cc. The single-cylinder engine was enlarged to 349 cc and could comfortably reach 75 mph (121 km/h). The early MAC weighed 280 lb (130 kg) and had girder front forks. The Velo was a cut above the average thumper, the company being proud of its racing heritage and wanting to let the potential customer know that this 350 was a very capable ride. It cost a bit more than the equivalent BSA or Matchless 350s, but the rider knew that he had something a bit special. Veloce Ltd. started building motorcycles back in 1905, functional two-strokes, but John Goodman and his two sons were more interested in the romance of competition. In 1924 they began selling the first of the K series, overhead camshaft singles, one of which won the Isle of Man TT in 1926. These lively thumpers were much desired in a flourishing economy, but when the stock market crashed in 1929, so did the market for sporty machines. The MAC story begins in 1933, the depths of the Depression, after Velocette realized that the K bikes were just too pricey for most hard-working souls. The Goodmans hired an engineer named Charles Udall back in the late 1920s, and he was assigned the task of making sure that Velocette’s bottom line stayed in the black. A new OHV 250 single was introduced, the MOV, having an almost square cylinder with a camshaft placed high up in the crankcase. The high cam allowed for shorter pushrods, which meant more revs were possible; 5,000 rpm for a 250-single back in ’33 was considered exceptional. Also, these valve springs were covered; at the time it was considered essential to have the mechanism open to cooling air, but Udall felt that was unnecessary, and enclosing the head would mean better lubrication and no exposure to road dirt. In 1934, the engine was stroked to 349cc and the MAC was born…which would stay pretty much the same for the next quarter century. A magneto sat behind the cylinder, a belt-driven dynamo (generator) in front. So as not to waste power turning the generator, the belt could easily be slacked off when riding during the day. " This bike was carefully fully restored many years ago and has been part of a private collection ever since. It has only been ridden two or three times. Currently on club regd in West Australia. Would easily pass a RWC for full registration. Comes with some spares and all original parts. Tank rubbers are original and whilst serviceable probably should be renewed. Has new tyres and battery.