
LOT 64
c.1957 Vincent 48cc Firefly Cyclemotor and Sun Bicycle (see text) Registration no. not registered Frame no. 317 Engine no. 1555 T05AB-153059
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Lot 64
c.1957 Vincent 48cc Firefly Cyclemotor and Sun Bicycle (see text)Registration no. not registered Frame no. 317 Engine no. 1555 T05AB-153059
c.1957 Vincent 48cc Firefly Cyclemotor and Sun Bicycle (see text)
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 317
Engine no. 1555 T05AB-153059
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 317
Engine no. 1555 T05AB-153059
Seeking new products to ease its parlous financial situation, Vincent took over the production of electrical component manufacturer Miller's new cyclemotor in 1953. Known as the Firefly, this 48cc two-stroke unit was designed to fit beneath a bicycle's bottom bracket and drove the rear wheel via a roller. The latter was larger in diameter than many similar devices and was claimed to offered improved traction and reduced tyre wear. Vincent soon offered a complete machine, which featured a lady's-type open frame manufactured for them by Sun. The Firefly outlasted its more famous v-twin brethren, remaining in production until 1958. Apparently fitted to a Sun frame, this Firefly must represent by far the cheapest route to Vincent ownership. There are no documents with this Lot.
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