Classic Cars in Rhodesia

Make	Velocette motorcycle	History
Year	1929	Imported into Rhodesia by Sheps Motorcycles as a 1928 model, though it has been dated as a 1929 model. Owned by Alex Atkinson and possibly taken to Cape Town, South Africa when he moved there. One of two Velocette motorcycles that Alex owned, the other a 1927 or 28 model in parts.
Model
Chassis No.	X2223
Engine No.	KNSS3130
Coachbuilder
Body Style
Colours	Black
Registration Numbers	RSE-3/SRH	References	Jon Atkinson

Make	Velocette motorcycle	History
Year	1965	Imported into Rhodesia by Gammon & Martin on 30/09/1965. Bike built up by a Mr.Harris. Sold to Dave Lovemore,who being new to biking did not own it for long and it was sold to Godfrey Rademeyer. The bike then passed through A number of owners before being acquired by Frank Kennerley,who rebuilt the bike. Later owned by Chris Foreshaw then Dave Cuthbert in South Africa, Dave sold the bike in the UK around 2002. Owned in 2010 by Martin Johnson. Raced by a Mike Lawler in Rhodesia, possibly only at one race (does anyone know when and where?). The engine from this bike was also fitted to a Norton Featherbed frame at some stage to compare against the owner's Venom engine in the same frame. The Thruxton was outclassed by the Venom motor. If anyone has any additional information or photographs of this bike,we would be grateful to hear from you via the webmaster's address at the bottom of this page - Thank you
Model	Thruxton
Chassis No.	RS18478
Engine No.	VMT184
Coachbuilder
Body Style
Colours	Silver and blue
Registration Numbers	NPN-25101/SAF, JGC 428 C	References	Martin Johnson

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