LOT 693
1947 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B Rapide Registration no. JAT 880 Frame no. R2218 Rear Frame no. R2218 Engine no. F10AB/1/219 Crankcase Mating no. C9/C9
Sold for £42,550 inc. premium
Lot 693
1947 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B RapideRegistration no. JAT 880 Frame no. R2218 Rear Frame no. R2218 Engine no. F10AB/1/219 Crankcase Mating no. C9/C9
1947 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B Rapide
Registration no. JAT 880
Frame no. R2218 Rear Frame no. R2218
Engine no. F10AB/1/219 Crankcase Mating no. C9/C9
Registration no. JAT 880
Frame no. R2218 Rear Frame no. R2218
Engine no. F10AB/1/219 Crankcase Mating no. C9/C9
• Best in Show Stafford & Motorcycle of the Year at NEC
• Matching numbers example
• Comprehensive history file
• Rare early B Rapide
Post war, Phil Vincent and designer Irving laid down the details of the new post-war V-twin to replace the pre-war version; their ambition for the model was that it would live up to their proposed advertising strapline for the machine of 'The World's fastest standard Motorcycle!'. Introduced in 1946, the Series B Rapide was certainly fast, setting new standards for high-speed touring, and was not far behind the Black Shadow which was the first genuine two-miles-per-minute production bike, with a reputed top speed of around 125 mph. The Series B Rapide was supplanted, in 1949, by the Series C version with Girdraulic forks, in place of the Bramptons, and different rear frame.
A matching numbers example, 'JAT 880' was despatched from the Vincent factory on 3rd September 1947, sent to dealers Jordans of Hull, and was registered for the road on 8th September 1947. It was purchased by the vendor in March 2002 (undated purchase receipt on file) as a running machine. He used it for the early months of that summer, and then decided on a complete strip and restoration. The machine was dismantled, and the engine rebuild entrusted to well-known Vincent exponent Mick Ruocco, while the owner commenced renovation of the rest of the machine. Any work required on the engine and rolling chassis was carried out, and a thorough and comprehensive restoration was completed.
After completion in 2003, the owner exhibited 'JAT 880' at the April 2003 Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show where it was adjudged to be 'Best in Show'. It was consequently included in the Carole Nash 'Classic Motorcycle Machine of the Year' at the NEC International Motorcycle Show, where it again won the top award and a £1000 prize. Regularly used every year, the Rapide was ridden in France, on continental rallies, and the Isle of Man, until 2012. Thereafter, 'JAT 880' was ridden occasionally until 2014 when it was put on SORN and placed on display at Lakeland Motor Museum where the engine has been regularly turned over. It will, therefore, require light recommissioning prior to use by a new owner.
An extensive history file accompanies the bike, and includes the aforementioned purchase receipt, current V5C, old-type V5C, old V5, a continuation RF60 buff logbook dating from April 1962, photocopies of the Works Order Form and Engine Specification sheet, old MoT certificates, photographs of the restoration, a spare parts book, instruction sheets, and a myriad of receipts, invoices, correspondence and associated papers.
• Matching numbers example
• Comprehensive history file
• Rare early B Rapide
Post war, Phil Vincent and designer Irving laid down the details of the new post-war V-twin to replace the pre-war version; their ambition for the model was that it would live up to their proposed advertising strapline for the machine of 'The World's fastest standard Motorcycle!'. Introduced in 1946, the Series B Rapide was certainly fast, setting new standards for high-speed touring, and was not far behind the Black Shadow which was the first genuine two-miles-per-minute production bike, with a reputed top speed of around 125 mph. The Series B Rapide was supplanted, in 1949, by the Series C version with Girdraulic forks, in place of the Bramptons, and different rear frame.
A matching numbers example, 'JAT 880' was despatched from the Vincent factory on 3rd September 1947, sent to dealers Jordans of Hull, and was registered for the road on 8th September 1947. It was purchased by the vendor in March 2002 (undated purchase receipt on file) as a running machine. He used it for the early months of that summer, and then decided on a complete strip and restoration. The machine was dismantled, and the engine rebuild entrusted to well-known Vincent exponent Mick Ruocco, while the owner commenced renovation of the rest of the machine. Any work required on the engine and rolling chassis was carried out, and a thorough and comprehensive restoration was completed.
After completion in 2003, the owner exhibited 'JAT 880' at the April 2003 Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show where it was adjudged to be 'Best in Show'. It was consequently included in the Carole Nash 'Classic Motorcycle Machine of the Year' at the NEC International Motorcycle Show, where it again won the top award and a £1000 prize. Regularly used every year, the Rapide was ridden in France, on continental rallies, and the Isle of Man, until 2012. Thereafter, 'JAT 880' was ridden occasionally until 2014 when it was put on SORN and placed on display at Lakeland Motor Museum where the engine has been regularly turned over. It will, therefore, require light recommissioning prior to use by a new owner.
An extensive history file accompanies the bike, and includes the aforementioned purchase receipt, current V5C, old-type V5C, old V5, a continuation RF60 buff logbook dating from April 1962, photocopies of the Works Order Form and Engine Specification sheet, old MoT certificates, photographs of the restoration, a spare parts book, instruction sheets, and a myriad of receipts, invoices, correspondence and associated papers.
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