This immaculate series B Rapide was subject to a complete rebuild by a marque specialist in 2015 and UK road registered. Built in 1949 and bearing the HRD logos it was one of the last batch of bikes to be fitted with Brampton front forks but has also been upgraded to 12v electronics with a electric starter, tread down centre stand and Black Shadow clock.
Since the work was completed the bike has been only used for test milage and remains in absolutely fantastic condition, recorded as a matching number example the engine was rebuilt using new VOC supplied cases with mating case numbers P87.
A freshly rebuild superb example with the added benefit of an electric starter which with the 12v electrics makes the bike hassle free. Supplied with a UK V5c logbook.
ALL MATCHING NUMBERS
ORIGINAL AND TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER
BUFF LOG BOOK AND V5C
RIDERS HANDBOOK
DISPATCHED TO JACK SURTEES MOTORCYCLES 15/06/1950
VINCENT OWNERS CLUB FACTORY RECORD SHEET.....
Vincent Comet 1953
499cc, non matching numbers, a nice bike rides and starts fine.
Petrol tank has been treated. Dave Hills Centre Stand Fitted.
New Seat Fitted. Alloy Guards. Decent Chrome......
Vincent Egli Vincent 1200,
Black and Gold, 1200cc,1969 Egli Vincent with only 850 miles, (may increase a little as I cannot resist taking it for a spin)
This bike was built from new parts 1n 1997.
Vincent Big Bore Comet
Comet bored and stroked to 600cc
Engine built by Bob Dun
Bob Newby clutch and belt drive
Alton alternator
Grey Flash forks, seat, pushrod covers and brakes
Quaif gearbox.....
Dispatched from the factory in 4th Dec. 1951 to Mr R Way not much is known about the early history of this series C Rapide until it was purchased in an unrestored state from Millars Motors Ltd of.....
ALL MATCHING NUMBERS
BUFF LOG BOOK AND V5C
ORIGINAL REGISTRATION NUMBER
RIDERS HANDBOOK
DISPATCH RECORDS AND TEST SHEET
DISPATCHED TO KINGS OF OXFORD ON 20/05/1953
VINCENT OWNERS CLUB CERTIFICATE.....
Manufacturer: Vincent
Model: Comet Series C
Year: 1951
Displacement: 500 ccm
Cylinder: 1
Engine type: 4-stroke / ohv
Bore / Stroke: 84 x 90 mm
Power: 28hp @ 5800 RPM
Weight: 187 kg
Top Speed:.....
This unique outfit has a VOC authenticated white shadow engine, one of only 17 built, and a history set out by VOC. It is very nicely restored and had a full engine rebuild by the owner before last.....
