LOT 303
Property of a deceased's estate 1956 Vincent 48cc Firefly Cyclemotor Registration no. not registered (see text) Frame no. 3750 Engine no. 55959
Sold for £1,782.50 inc. premium
Lot 303
Property of a deceased's estate, 1956 Vincent 48cc Firefly CyclemotorRegistration no. not registered (see text) Frame no. 3750 Engine no. 55959
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Property of a deceased's estate
1956 Vincent 48cc Firefly Cyclemotor
Registration no. not registered (see text)
Frame no. 3750
Engine no. 55959
1956 Vincent 48cc Firefly Cyclemotor
Registration no. not registered (see text)
Frame no. 3750
Engine no. 55959
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. 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, and must represent by far the cheapest route to Vincent ownership. Purchased in March 1978, this seemingly complete Firefly is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed (the engine does not turn over). Despite displaying the VRN 'WKR 984' the frame number does not match the HPI database and is therefore offered without documents and a valid claim to the VRN. Accordingly prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the validity of the VRN prior to bidding.
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.







Additional information
Looking for a similar item?
Our Motorcycles specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistAuction Viewings
- 9 October 2021, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
- 10 October 2021, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Bid now on these items
United Kingdom
Coming soon
Triumph T90 Racer
£1,500 - £3,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1978 Moto Guzzi Le Mans MkI
£1,500 - £2,500
United Kingdom
Coming soon
c.1970 Moto Guzzi 850GT
£1,500 - £2,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1976 Honda 72cc ST70 Dax
£1,200 - £2,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1972 Yamaha XS650
£1,200 - £1,500
United Kingdom
Coming soon
c.1970 Honda CB450 DOHC
£1,500 - £2,500
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1982 Yamaha XS650
£1,800 - £2,400
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1969 Moto Guzzi V7 Special
£1,500 - £2,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1978 Yamaha XS650 Special
£1,800 - £2,400
United Kingdom
Coming soon
c.1965 Yamaha 305 YM1
£1,800 - £2,400
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1972 Ducati 350 Mk3
£2,000 - £5,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1976 Moto Guzzi Le Mans MkI
£2,000 - £3,000
United Kingdom
A Victorian pedal car, circa 1900,
£1,800 - £2,400























