LOT 475
Property of a deceased's estate, same family ownership since new 1952 Vincent 499cc Comet Project Registration no. RPH 520 Frame no. RC/1/10555 Rear Frame no. RC/1/10555 Engine no. F5AB/2A/8655 Crankcase mating no. 71GG
Sold for £17,825 inc. premium
Lot 475
Property of a deceased's estate, same family ownership since new, 1952 Vincent 499cc Comet ProjectRegistration no. RPH 520 Frame no. RC/1/10555 Rear Frame no. RC/1/10555 Engine no. F5AB/2A/8655 Crankcase mating no. 71GG
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 since new
1952 Vincent 499cc Comet Project
Registration no. RPH 520
Frame no. RC/1/10555 Rear Frame no. RC/1/10555
Engine no. F5AB/2A/8655 Crankcase mating no. 71GG
1952 Vincent 499cc Comet Project
Registration no. RPH 520
Frame no. RC/1/10555 Rear Frame no. RC/1/10555
Engine no. F5AB/2A/8655 Crankcase mating no. 71GG
Unlike in pre-war days, when the first (Series-A) Vincent-HRD v-twin had been created by - in effect - combining two of the existing singles, post-WW2 Vincent's approach was reversed, with the Series-B twin appearing first, in 1946, and the single-cylinder version in 1948. The latter was offered in two forms initially: Series-B Meteor and Series-C Comet. Apart from its Burman gearbox and 'missing' cylinder, the Comet followed Series-C twin lines, featuring the newly introduced Girdraulic front fork and hydraulic dampers at front and rear, while the Meteor retained the old Brampton girders. The Meteor was soon dropped but the Comet continued until 1954, offering the same degree of refinement as its bigger brother, albeit with reduced performance. Even so, the Comet combined a 90mph potential with excellent fuel economy, and was the ideal touring mount for the discerning rider who placed civility of manners and quality of construction above outright performance.
This matching-numbers Comet was despatched to Millars Motors in Mitcham, Surrey in March 1952 and purchased new by the vendor's late father. The Vincent has been stored since it was last used in 1964 and is offered for restoration. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with its original logbook; instruction manual; spare parts list; and a V5C Registration Certificate.
This matching-numbers Comet was despatched to Millars Motors in Mitcham, Surrey in March 1952 and purchased new by the vendor's late father. The Vincent has been stored since it was last used in 1964 and is offered for restoration. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with its original logbook; instruction manual; spare parts list; and a V5C Registration Certificate.
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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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