Velocette GTP 250 1934 in Bath

£5,500

Ant 

Posting for 7+ years

Bath

£5,500

Ad ID: 36031513

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Description:

These Velocette GTP 250 twin port 2 strokes are becoming harder to find especially in this condition.

Starts and rides superb and a nice addition to any collection or just a nostalgic weekender.

1934 twin port and ready for a new custodian.
Please call 07964 066095 for further details.

Velocette Motorcycles, the company, was originally called Veloce Ltd. Founded by John Goodman (born Johannes Gutgemann, then changed to John Taylor, and then finally to John Goodman) and William Gue in 1905 as "Taylor, Gue Ltd.", it's first motorcycle was called the "Veloce". Within a year, they had renamed the company Veloce Ltd. They began producing 4-stroke motorcycles under that name. Then in 1913, they built their first 2-stroke machine & named it the "Velocette". They liked the name so much, for a second time, they again named the entire company after one of their products. In 1916, Goodman's sons Percy & Eugene joined the firm.

Velocette had already become known for high-quality, hand-built motorcycles when it entered the 2-stroke market in 1913. Still known as Veloce, the company produced expensive, high-end 250cc 2-strokes which were known by numerous model designations over their lifespan including D1, DL1, D2, DL2, D3, G, GC, A, B & more. The 250cc singles gained an excellent reputation rather quickly, both on the streets and at the track. In fact, they did very well at the Isle of Man TT. They pioneered several novel innovations for the time, like the throttle-controlled oil pump, all of which set Velocettes apart from other marques. They were also light, handled well & were powerful for the day. In 1930 Velocette Motorcycles had developed their H series 2-strokes to the point that they dubbed it the GTP, which they produced until 1946.