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[[Image:Velocette.jpg| | [[Image:Velocette.jpg|350px|Velocette Classic Bikes]] | ||
[[Image:1921-Velocette-D2.jpg|thumb|1921 Velocette D2]] | [[Image:1921-Velocette-D2.jpg|thumb|1921 Velocette D2]] | ||
[[Image:1947-Velocette-KTT-Mark-8.jpg|thumb|1947 Velocette KTT Mark 8]] | [[Image:1947-Velocette-KTT-Mark-8.jpg|thumb|1947 Velocette KTT Mark 8]] | ||
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= Post war == | |||
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[[Image:1960 Velocetee LE.jpg|left|thumb|1960 Velocetee LE]] | [[Image:1960 Velocetee LE.jpg|left|thumb|1960 Velocetee LE]] | ||
This unique and unconventional machine was widely used by over 50 police departments in England; its uncanny silence enabled the "Bobby" to patrol back streets and alleys at night without disturbing residents. The angular styling was not popular with the buying public and sales decreased until production stopped in 1970, when Velocette closed their doors. | This unique and unconventional machine was widely used by over 50 police departments in England; its uncanny silence enabled the "Bobby" to patrol back streets and alleys at night without disturbing residents. The angular styling was not popular with the buying public and sales decreased until production stopped in 1970, when Velocette closed their doors. | ||
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
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*[[Velocette D2|D2]] | *[[Velocette D2|D2]] | ||
*[[Velocette Model K|Model K]] | *[[Velocette Model K|Model K]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | [[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:English motorcycles]] | [[Category:English motorcycles]] |