Classic Bike Collector - Andy's Velocettes

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Classic Bike Collector - Andy's Velocettes

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In this video we catch up with our friend Andy Barrett and he show us around his collection of racing Velocettes. Location is Andy's garage in Oxfordshire, UK.
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@mikewild8639 Жыл бұрын

I hade a 1934-5 Velocette 350 engine when I was 14 , and stripped it all down polished everything and learned a lot about engines. I will be 80 next month and still want a Velo !! Good video, that Andy is a very lucky man.

@pauliebots Жыл бұрын

I love hearing this!!! You're the man.

@richardortiz8704 11 ай бұрын

I have what would I was a teenager butter for $60 you put that engine was practically spit still run now I'm 75 years old and I still remember that bike I still have the picture bought it for $60 back in the day in in Indio California I miss all the British bikes I had the day

@kevindaly5093 Жыл бұрын

Always magical when two like-minded enthusiasts get to chatting. Glad the camera was rolling to capture it. Thank you.

@daveoneshot5681 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful engines, along with the most gorgeous sounds.

@tonycamplin8607 Жыл бұрын

Vellows were fantastic bikes. Back in the late 1950s early 1960s a friend had a 1954 MSS it was a gorgeous bike and extremely comfortable. A two level dual seat and big wheels for no tools adjustable rear suspension. It cruised at 65 mph all day up and down hills and did 65mpg with its huge petrol tank it was impossible to drive it far enough to run out of fuel! Back then I also went to the factory, a wonderful experience. Everything was hand built with all the machinery belt driven from a central shaft in the ceiling that ran down the whole length of the shop. Maybe a bit dated even then but they made some wonderful machines.

@sr-vx1cg Жыл бұрын

voglio fare i miei piu' grandi complimenti a questo ragazzo che custodisce tesori cosi' meravigliosi e li fa ancora vivere sulla strada

@toasty1182 Жыл бұрын

What a cool guy and great collection of bikes. Loved hearing the family history. 👍

@robmyers985 Жыл бұрын

Older brother (17 years older) had a '59 Venom when he was younger. He still cannot believe what people are asking for them now. Apparently he paid about $100 au in the mid '60s. He, and me, wish he would have kept it. Like a lot of bikes, cars etc that are now commanding big money.

@brockett Жыл бұрын

A great video lookback at what remains from what we lost when the British bike industry collapsed. I really wanted a Thruxton 500 but all I ever had was an ex police LE 200 side valve. Very good urban commuter bike for late sixties / early seventies.

@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you. Always loved Velocette's. I could not afford them when I was a young lad and I still can't now I'm an old lad 🙂. I used to live close to the Velocette distributor for the Netherlands back in the day.

@ericlemonnier2187 6 ай бұрын

Moi j'étais à proximité de l'importateur Robert Leconte Paris 15 en France .j'ai manqué acheter en 1973 la velocette préparée pour le bol d'or! Regrets. On ne sait pas ce qu'elle est devenue...

@nerv0us.839 Жыл бұрын

Omg it’s Andy?! I know this beautiful man!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

@user-ot7fc8jo8x Жыл бұрын

Passion and nostalgia, a fabulous escape to a great era. Good chap too 👍👏👌

@pashakdescilly7517 Жыл бұрын

I was amused by the way the tacho bounced around when he rode the Thruxton. Also the needle was rather random.

@TornadoCAN99 Жыл бұрын

I had a touch of Velocette fever recently when I came across a very nice condition 1949 MAC 350 sitting at a local Honda dealership. As I only have space for two bikes, either the '74 Commando or 2013 Bonneville would've had to go and the MAC would need to to become a regular long distance rider in both urban and highway riding. That hard tail frame would likely be quite punishing. So in the end practicality broke the fever. Now you guys put up this fantastic video and I'm getting the chills again!

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chrisward7085 6 ай бұрын

Actually, the rigid frame with sprung seat is surprisingly comfortable...and really light! Bikes generally put on weight when the swinging arm frame was introduced. One of my favourite Velos is the circa 1953 MAC rigid with the Velocette forks and the all alloy MAC engine which was introduced in 1952.

@TornadoCAN99 6 ай бұрын

@chrisward7085 we also have another 1948-49? Mac for sale in region with all alloy engine, rigid frame and velo telescopic forks. Both that one and the iron engine dowty fork bike at Honda dealer are both about the same asking price at $13k CAD....that's quite high IMHO. To break my fever, I've purchased a 54 MSS and it is currently on a ship from UK. Got it for about 4500 GBP, half what the two local Mac bikes were at.

@pauljohnson4948 Жыл бұрын

I must admit that i have never riden a velo but in the 1970s i was an apprentice rigger at Camper & Nicolsons in Southampton & one of my colleagues had a velo for a while & his experience with it captivatede. Hope you are doing well Bill .

@paulbryan1094 Жыл бұрын

As a young man I used to gaze longingly at the bikes in the window in Thame. Great to see the bikes

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Жыл бұрын

Ah, this is very nice, Alex

@chrisbolton5461 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video. Saw the Velo shop a good while ago and also have a copy of the magazine mentioned.

@dog8nut Жыл бұрын

Had about 6 or so Velos back in the late 70s-early 80s. MAC-MSS-Venom Clubmam-Scramlber and a 39 KSS . The KSS was a back garden update from the UK with Velo teles and a Velo swingarm conversion. Was always a toss up which was my favorite the Clubman or my DBD34 Goldie Clubman. AH those were the days !!!!

@almartin1087 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel, thanks folks.

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Жыл бұрын

Oh, what a nice comment, thank you! Alex

@steve290461 Жыл бұрын

Made my day love a velocette

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Жыл бұрын

What a nice comment to read, thank you! Alex

@classicraceruk1337 Жыл бұрын

Andy the Velo Fellow…..cool lovely bikes

@Kevin-mx1vi Жыл бұрын

I've been a Velocette fan since I was very young & grew up as a neighbour of "Mad John" Speak, who was *the* man for Velocettes in my area. (Calder Valley) I have a treasured photo of one of his Velocettes (registration JYB 8**. Can't see all of it) taken by my dad in May(?) 1960, and to me it's everything a classic bike should be. I don't know which model it is but its engine looks very similar to the one in the older bike in this video. I believe that John sold off his collection of bikes & spares in the very late 70's or early 80's due to declining health, but I'd love to know whether any of them are still running.

@billmarsh3767 Жыл бұрын

Great video and Andys enthusiasm is palpable. At the end--your Thruxton reminded me of the sound my 450 Desmo used to make---loved it.

@DetroitMicroSound Жыл бұрын

Those GP/TT Velocettes are the business!

@aumkar2 Жыл бұрын

Just a fantastic video! Thruxton's are just brilliant machines!

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your nice comments :) Alex

@stevenwatsham5973 10 ай бұрын

I have a 1952 Matchless G80 that I love. But I have a hankering for a Velo.. Such beautiful machines from an interesting firm..

@gazzertrn 10 ай бұрын

What a bike to collect , one of my fave classic bikes . Amazing singles .

@andrewslagle1974 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Some day I want to go to England to see the bikes you guys have there just amazing!

@Tonupkid Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you

@chrisward7085 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I'm a bit of a Seymour fan with two bikes he built up: a rebuilt 1960 Venom (with Ralph's build notes) and a Thruxton rep. Really good engineering, and both bikes are about as smooth as a Velocette can be.

@riley124 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful. I am fortunate enough to own a Velocette KSS Mk 1 and a Venom Clubman along with a number of other machines including Norton Manx and International. Ralph Seymour was a devotee of Velocettes and kept them on track. I met Andy at Kop Hill. We had a brief conversation. He's a credit to his grandfather. I love the fact that he uses his bikes and encourages youngsters.

@johnutting9615 Ай бұрын

@@riley124 would you be so kind to give year and model of your Inter.

@Mike40M 7 ай бұрын

I loved the look of the Thruxton back then. Finally got a Venom Clubman a couple of years ago. Lovely bike. Had great fun playing with a friend two years ago on a track day. He rode his Thruxton and I rode my 350 Manx.

@Pursang-ll6um 9 ай бұрын

What a great shop, thanks for the video, when I was a kid my brother had a 1969 Velocette 500 Thrukston bought brand new, I'm Canadian I wonder how many other countries have Velocette's.

@albion2742 Жыл бұрын

No race preps Noddy bikes then, I always wanted a THRUXTON VENOM as a teenager, but never had the cash.

@yeehar99 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video. Knowledge, enthusiasm... This just has to be passed on. 👍

@rcnelson 8 ай бұрын

Somewhere in a dusty corner of my mind are an article and pictures of a Thruxton with a custom candy apple rose paint job. Believe it or not, it was gorgeous. Unfortunately the motorcycle magazine it was in was thrown out and burned before I could intervene.

@eddiebradford1571 11 ай бұрын

Great video guys! Really enjoyed it 😊👍

@bradkorando Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! Ralph's collection and passion is truly carrying on with an excellent caretaker. Andy has a life's work in that garage of his - how wonderful! Perfect staging of John and Andy taking the bikes out for a ride at 21:45 in the video. Welcome to Shabbington... 😄

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your nice comments Brad and your support of our channel, Alex

@geordienufc3132 Жыл бұрын

That Rickman Metisse is fabulous

@andrewslade7867 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@AscotTradingGroup 7 ай бұрын

Great video.

@wminer6567 Жыл бұрын

Love these bikes .

@IVAN-bs5bq 11 ай бұрын

I had a Rocket Gold Star when only 17 , it was a real pain to start and I could not kick it up so had to bump it , i soon sold it but wish I had it now - I'm 71

@jdudb 6 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! A little bit of clutch slip 23:28 ?

@billsnelling3285 6 ай бұрын

I raced a Seymour Thruxton in the '78 Newcomers Manx Grand Prix - not fast but not last!

@floydblandston108 Жыл бұрын

From the sound, and how most riders seem to prefer the running bump to the kick, I'm guessing Velocette's run a big spark advance and cam overlap... I had a Norton set up like that, and it would launch you over the bars regularly!😂

@MiroslavSpacek-kk1fn 11 ай бұрын

super.

@AndyAndy-bg7mv 11 ай бұрын

i missed out on a venom thrukston when i was 14 as my dad wouldnt lend me 5 pounds to make the 90 pounds price in 1974

@dayriderschat Жыл бұрын

terrible sub titles !! ..... My favorite bike (the Velocette) and I am still a keen biker at 84 ....

@mikenco Жыл бұрын

John, any chance you can make a quick video about riding pre-war bikes, and de-mystifying the advance/retard, and air mixture levers?

@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Жыл бұрын

Hey, this is a good topic. We have a Triumph at the moment on loan from The National Motorcycle Museum, we'll see if we can add that to the list when we head out, Alex

@mikenco Жыл бұрын

@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Brilliant! I bought a Matchless T4 1929 last week and not really ridden it yet. There isn't a video on KZfaq about learning to ride these ancient machines! There's plenty of on board vids showing people riding and fettling the levers, no explanations of what they're listening for and what it sounds like when its not right, etc.