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 with a listing of parts renewed. Largely stainless fasteners replace originals, with very good chrome & paintwork, particularly the tank, & a new seat. The sidecar has been back to metal 2 years ago & rebuilt to my own 'Goodwood' style spec., copper lined, with bomber nose art evocative of world war 2. The hydrolastic independant sidecar body suspension (for which 'swallow sidecars' were famed) is redoubled with an airbag for additional boyancy. Its a fabulous ride, with sidecar gearing & 'reversed girdraulic front fork cams', a cleverly designed HRD feature to increase front fork spring tension, thus improving handling in sidecar use. Even with a heavy weight passenger, the handling is spectacular, also largely enhanced by the braked sidecar wheel. I ride this outfit often in the best summer months.
Coming from the rarest of Vincent's historic production models, this white shadow will for those seeking to own it, make an exciting embodyment of historic Vincent racing & record breaking. All documents including the works sheet for the white shadow as originally dispacheded are present & correct. This is not a matching numbers machine, but is well known to VOC, & there is correspondence with the VOC registrar authenticating its history on file.
The owner would also consider an exchange WHY?
whilst only those seeking to make an offer near the asking price need apply.
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.....
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.....
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:.....
