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£9,154

From the Minden Automotive Museum 1921 Velie Model 34 Touring

United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 92

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This 1921 Velie Model 34 Touring is a rare survivor, with only 230 believed to exist, and has been part of a museum collection for nearly 60 years. It features a 60-year-old restoration that remains in good condition, suggesting a straightforward recommissioning process for its next owner.

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The car has a 60-year-old restoration that still holds up remarkably well, with a clean and honest engine presentation, suggesting it's a straightforward recommissioning project. However, the restoration is quite old, indicating some wear is likely present, fitting the 'Very Good' category.

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195.6ci Continental L-Head Straight-Six Single Updraft Carburetor 37bhp at 2400rpm Three-Speed Sliding Gear Manual Gearbox Live Axles with Front and Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Wheel Externally Contracting Drum Brakes *One of only 230 Velies believed to survive today *Acquired by the Minden Automobile Museum nearly 60 years ago *Believed to have been sold new in Denver *A unique and rare machine THE VELIE MOTOR COMPANY The Velie Motor Company, hailing from Molline, Illinois, was founded in 1908 by a grandson of John Deere: Willard Velie.

In 1911 Velie would also go on to build commercial trucks.

Part of Velie's mission statement was to not just be an assembler, like many brands of the day, but to "produce every important part".

By 1910 Velie had hit the significant mark of 1000 cars produced.

The Velie Motor Company would also compete in early motorsport with a Velie achieving 17th overall at the inaugural Indy 500.

By 1920 a new model for Velie was introduced: a Model ...