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.....
  • Model A with Bruce on-board

    Model A with Bruce on-board

  • Model A and Bruce leading the parade

    Model A and Bruce leading the parade

  • 1955 Venom Prototype

    1955 Venom Prototype

  • 1961 Venom 24 hour Record Breaker - Georges Monneret & BMS

    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

  • 1961 Venom Veeline - front view

    1961 Venom Veeline - front view

  • 1961 Venom Veeline - front/drive side

    1961 Venom Veeline - front/drive side

  • 1961 Venom Veeline - drive side

    1961 Venom Veeline - drive side

  • 1961 Venom Veeline - front/timing side

    1961 Venom Veeline - front/timing side

  • 1962 MSS timing side/rear

    1962 MSS timing side/rear

  • 1963 Viper 24 hour Record Attempt

    1963 Viper 24 hour Record Attempt

  • 1961 BMW R69S 24 hour Record Breaker - after Velocette and needing 600cc, as explained by Bruce

    1961 BMW R69S 24 hour Record Breaker - after Velocette and needing 600cc, as explained by Bruce