LOT 473
Property of a deceased's estate, same family ownership for 60 years 1949 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B Rapide Project Registration no. BEB 263 Frame no. R4046 Rear frame no. R4046 Engine no. F10AB/1/2146 Crankcase mating no's. V38/V38
Sold for £18,400 inc. premium
Lot 473
Property of a deceased's estate, same family ownership for 60 years, 1949 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B Rapide ProjectRegistration no. BEB 263 Frame no. R4046 Rear frame no. R4046 Engine no. F10AB/1/2146 Crankcase mating no's. V38/V38
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, same family ownership for 60 years
1949 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B Rapide Project
Registration no. BEB 263
Frame no. R4046 Rear frame no. R4046
Engine no. F10AB/1/2146 Crankcase mating no's. V38/V38
1949 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B Rapide Project
Registration no. BEB 263
Frame no. R4046 Rear frame no. R4046
Engine no. F10AB/1/2146 Crankcase mating no's. V38/V38
Ever since the Series A's arrival in 1937, the Vincent v-twin has been synonymous with design innovation, engineering excellence and superlative high performance. Philip Vincent's machines bristled with innovative features, the brake pedal, footrests, seat height and gear-change lever all being adjustable. The finish was to a very high standard commensurate with the cost of the machine, which was virtually double that of any of its contemporaries. But above all else it was the Vincent's stupendous performance that captivated motorcyclists, whether they could afford one or not. With a top speed approaching 120mph, and bettering it in the Black Shadow's case, the Vincent v-twin was the fastest road vehicle of its day.
This matching-numbers Series-B Rapide was despatched to a dealer called Hallens in Cambridge in May 1949. The current vendor's late father purchased the Vincent in c.1961 for £60 as a complete Series-B Rapide project. In the event, the rebuild was never completed and the Vincent remained under cover at the back of the garage for many years. A potentially most rewarding project, 'BEB 263' will require careful re-assembly and checking before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The machine is offered with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1955); instruction manuals; spare parts list; purchase receipt (1961); and a V5C document. The black-finished engine and Smiths 5" 'Black Shadow' speedometer are particularly noteworthy features.
This matching-numbers Series-B Rapide was despatched to a dealer called Hallens in Cambridge in May 1949. The current vendor's late father purchased the Vincent in c.1961 for £60 as a complete Series-B Rapide project. In the event, the rebuild was never completed and the Vincent remained under cover at the back of the garage for many years. A potentially most rewarding project, 'BEB 263' will require careful re-assembly and checking before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The machine is offered with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1955); instruction manuals; spare parts list; purchase receipt (1961); and a V5C document. The black-finished engine and Smiths 5" 'Black Shadow' speedometer are particularly noteworthy features.
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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.
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