Veloce Sales Brochure  - 1913                                       Page 10
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WHAT OWNERS THINK !

Mr. Chas A Hollis. 284, Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
20th October, 1912.

Just a line to let you know that I am very satisfied with the 2 1/2 H.P.
VELOCE "you supplied me with some time ago. The capabilities of
the machine have greatly exceeded my expectations. I find she can
climb all ordinary hills in top gear. Negotiating traffic is a pleasure
as the clutch and gear are so sweet in their action. The automatic
lubrication system I find never to fail, and do not think any other system
could give better results on moderately powered machines. Although
never having had occasion to dismantle the engine, I can see that
accessibility is a big point. You may trust I shall always let the
merits of your machine be known as I am so pleased with it.

9th August, 1913.

You will be pleased to know that my tour on your 2 1/2 -H.P. was
absolutely a no-trouble run. I did about 600 miles over the worst
Lancashire and Yorkshire roads and never touched the engine once,
except that the plug required cleaning on one occasion (not on the road).
I used UNDER 1 1/2 pints of engine oil, and climbed every hill with absolute
ease. My machine created a great impression upon my friends, and
the garage people in Hull district.

Please accept my congratulations on the Six Days' Trial result.
Wishing you every success.


Dr. John Crow, Brigend, Largs, Ayrshire.
9th June, 1913.

The 2 1/2 -H.P. " VELOCE " is running well, having done 1022 miles
by speedometer and about 300 miles before that, all without event, not
even a puncture. The back tyre appears almost as new. Belt has been
shortened twice. Power practically up to 1st standard. At 800 miles
the gauge in sump was quite clean, and the oil too, clean, fresh
and unburnt.

20th August, 1913.
The little Veloce has now done 2,000 miles without incident;
without even a puncture I expected a good deal from 2 1/4 tyres on a
lightweight and the back Kempshall looks almost like new. If the
bead stands up the total mileage should be great, meanwhile the
freedom from punctures is a great boon to a doctor Nothing has
been done to the engine except adjusting the inlet valve twice or
possibly three times, and the power has scarcely lessened in 2,000 miles.
The exhaust valve is still intact. I am very pleased indeed with the
machine. It suits my work better than any I have had. The new
silencer is very effective.


8, City Road, Edgbaston,

30th October 1913.

Gentlemen,
I think you might like to know bow pleased I am with the 3 1/2 -H.P.
3-speed motor cycle I had off you early this year. First let me say:
it has been entirely used as a passenger machine, with a coach-built side-
car fitted with hood and screen. I have covered over 5,000 miles with it
this season. including a 500 mile journey for my holidays through Wales
with a carrier passenger as well as my side-car passenger; the total
weight was 28-stone, and I never found a hill to stop me, and never had to
use a spanner the whole journey. I can average 80 miles per gallon of
petrol, which I think is very good. I have not had a single mechanical
trouble the whole year, and have only once ground-in my valve. I find it
altogether a first-rate, no-trouble machine.
Wishing you every success.
Yours truly,

F. HALL.