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LOT 436

The property of the late John Renwick 2020/1948 Renwick-Vincent 998cc Series-B Rapide Steib 501 Combination Registration no. unregistered Frame no. unnumbered Engine no. F10AB/1/410

Sold for £16,100 inc. premium
Lot 436

The property of the late John Renwick, 2020/1948 Renwick-Vincent 998cc Series-B Rapide Steib 501 Combination
Registration no. unregistered Frame no. unnumbered Engine no. F10AB/1/410

The property of the late John Renwick
2020/1948 Renwick-Vincent 998cc Series-B Rapide Steib 501 Combination
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. unnumbered
Engine no. F10AB/1/410

There is no doubt that all of John Renwick's massive Vincent experience as well as his peerless engineering abilities will have been brought to bear in the assembly of this roadgoing outfit. He built it during 2019/2020 to allow John and his wife to "trundle around the countryside" (in Mrs. Renwick's own words). At the time of his death in March 2021 it was unfinished, but as far as we are aware the only item to be completed was the installation of the wiring loom which was subsequently fitted in May. We are told that John has fully rebuilt the January 1948 engine, and that the other major components have also been suitably checked and overhauled or rebuilt as necessary. The frame is of John's own manufacture. We are told that the ignition module is a Twin Tec model 1006 EX. Disc brakes are fitted front and rear. An electric starter has been very neatly installed within the area between the motorcycle and the sidecar. A folding sidecar hood with metal framework is supplied, although it does not appear in the photographs, and it should be noted that there are some small tears in the vinyl fabric.

The machine is offered unregistered and, as stated above, the frame is of John Renwick's own construction. Accordingly prospective bidders must satisfy themselves with regard to the registration process, the vintage and suitability of parts, and of course the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. The combination is sold as seen.

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.

Saleroom notices

Despite being advised that the wiring loom was installed in May of this year, the machine has never been run. It will require commissioning and comprehensive checking to ensure that all is complete, and that any other unforeseen tasks are completed before the engine is started and it takes to the road.

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