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An attempt was made of updating the LE with new fibreglass bodywork. The Vogue first appeared at the [[Earls Court Show|Earls Court Show]] in 1962. Sadly not very wer & it is verye sold, buyers opting for the cheaper alternatives like the [[Ariel Leader|Ariel Leader]]. The fibreglass body hung on new frame structure with rear fork pivots. A 2.5 gallon petrol tank was formed integral with the bodywork. At the front end twin side by side headlights were provided with a windscreen & an instrument panel. The leg-shields & footboards were moulded as one. The lower side panels were removed to access the engine. Indicators were moulded into the body panels. Not many of these were sold & it is very rare. | An attempt was made of updating the [[Velocette LE|LE]] with new fibreglass bodywork. The Vogue first appeared at the [[Earls Court Show|Earls Court Show]] in 1962. Sadly not very wer & it is verye sold, buyers opting for the cheaper alternatives like the [[Ariel Leader|Ariel Leader]]. The fibreglass body hung on new frame structure with rear fork pivots. A 2.5 gallon petrol tank was formed integral with the bodywork. At the front end twin side by side headlights were provided with a windscreen & an instrument panel. The leg-shields & footboards were moulded as one. The lower side panels were removed to access the engine. Indicators were moulded into the body panels. Not many of these were sold & it is very rare. | ||
[[Category:Velocette motorcycles]] | [[Category:Velocette motorcycles]] | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 21 January 2011
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Year | 1963-68 |
| Capacity | 250cc |
| Engine | Two-stroke twin |
An attempt was made of updating the LE with new fibreglass bodywork. The Vogue first appeared at the Earls Court Show in 1962. Sadly not very wer & it is verye sold, buyers opting for the cheaper alternatives like the Ariel Leader. The fibreglass body hung on new frame structure with rear fork pivots. A 2.5 gallon petrol tank was formed integral with the bodywork. At the front end twin side by side headlights were provided with a windscreen & an instrument panel. The leg-shields & footboards were moulded as one. The lower side panels were removed to access the engine. Indicators were moulded into the body panels. Not many of these were sold & it is very rare.