PHOTOGRAPHS FROM BRUCE MAIN-SMITH

These images are mainly from the original photographs taken to accompany road tests or articles that were printed in 'Motor Cycling'. 
They have been presented to the site and to Fishtail by Bruce Main-Smith.
The Velocette Owners Club is honoured and delighted to receive them.

Bruce was the leading road tester for 'Motor Cycling' and reported on many Velocettes from the prototype Venom onwards. 
His 'reward' was to be part of the team that set the 24 hour record and to be asked to do the night sessions, without a headlight.....

Click HERE for some reminiscences from Bruce of his Velocette connections.

Click HERE to see portraits of Bruce.....then and now. 

Click HERE for Bruce's background notes to some of the photos. 

Model A with Bruce on-board
  
Model A and Bruce leading the parade 
  
1955 Venom Prototype
  
1961 Venom 24 hour Record Breaker - Georges Monneret & BMS
  
1961 Venom 24 hour Record Breaker - crossing the line
  
1961 Venom 24 hour Record Breaker - crossing the line - very large image
  
1961 Venom Veeline - front view
  
1961 Venom Veeline - front/drive side
  
1961 Venom Veeline - drive side
  
1961 Venom Veeline - front/timing side
  
1962 MSS timing side/rear
  
1963 Viper 24 hour Record Attempt
 
1961 BMW R69S 24 hour Record Breaker - after Velocette and needing 600cc, as explained by Bruce
 
A Miscellany - something for everyone, sometimes somewhat unusual....