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LOT 351

1951 Vincent 499cc Comet Registration no. NKR 582 (see text) Frame no. RC/1/9187D (see text) rear Frame No. RC6653 Engine no. F5AB/2A/7709

Sold for £18,400 inc. premium
Lot 351

1951 Vincent 499cc Comet
Registration no. NKR 582 (see text) Frame no. RC/1/9187D (see text) rear Frame No. RC6653 Engine no. F5AB/2A/7709

1951 Vincent 499cc Comet
Registration no. NKR 582 (see text)
Frame no. RC/1/9187D (see text) rear Frame No. RC6653
Engine no. F5AB/2A/7709

• An older restoration
• Only 19 miles since the rebuild
• Present ownership since 2012

Effectively a Rapide v-twin minus its rear cylinder, the Series-C Vincent Comet built from 1949 to 1954 offered the same degree of refinement as its bigger brother, albeit with reduced performance. Even so, the Comet combined a 90mph potential with excellent fuel economy.

Previously belonging to a private collection of Vincents, this Comet was purchased in pieces and totally restored using many new parts. The latter included the fork spindles, bushes and eccentrics; Maughan valves and guides; rocker bearings; wheel rims; stainless steel spokes; brake linings; seat; oil and fuel pipes; exhaust system; wiring; tyres; and most of the fastenings. Its immediately preceding owner purchased the rebuilt Comet at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2009 (Lot 404). The machine was then kept in air-conditioned accommodation and had not been used when it was offered for sale at Bonhams' Stafford auction in April 2012 (Lot 345) and purchased there by the current vendor. The odometer total of 19 'test' miles is understood to be the distance travelled since restoration.

We are advised by the Vincent Owners Club that the upper frame's number is a non-factory stamping. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the composition, suitability and authenticity of the machine's components as well as the validity of the vehicle registration number prior to bidding. Offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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