LOT 596

1950 Vincent 499cc Meteor Registration no. MKP 267 Frame no. R/1/5408 Rear frame no. R/1/5408 Engine no. F5AB/2/3508 (see text)

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Lot 596

1950 Vincent 499cc Meteor
Registration no. MKP 267 Frame no. R/1/5408 Rear frame no. R/1/5408 Engine no. F5AB/2/3508 (see text)

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1950 Vincent 499cc Meteor
Registration no. MKP 267
Frame no. R/1/5408 Rear frame no. R/1/5408
Engine no. F5AB/2/3508 (see text)

The post-war Vincent single was offered in two forms initially: Series-B Meteor and Series-C Comet, the main differences between the two being the new Girdraulic front fork fitted to the latter (the former retained the old Brampton girders) and the Meteor's slightly smaller carburettor. When production of Series-B models was phased out during 1950, the Meteor disappeared from the range, making it one of the rarer post-war Vincents.

Dating from the final year of production, by which time the model had been updated with the Girdraulic front fork, this Meteor has matching main/rear frame numbers; however, it should be noted that the engine number is not a Vincent factory stamping. 'MKP 267' has belonged to the vendor for 45 years and was in a totally dismantled state when acquired. Noteworthy features include an Amal Concentric carburettor; Paul Paxman 4LS brake; and a luggage rack (a pair of Craven panniers is included in the sale). Restored by the owner, the Meteor has been enthusiastically campaigned over the years, attending numerous VOC rallies, although it has not been used for some time (the attached tax disc expired in 2014). Its mechanical condition is not known and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed: in need of re-commissioning or possibly more extensive restoration. Accompanying documentation consists of SORNs; expired MoTs; an old-style continuation logbook; and old/current V5/V5C Registration Certificates.

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The crankcase mating numbers are 35I. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 596: click here

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