LOT 476
1948 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B Rapide Registration no. 172 UXR Frame no. R2628 Engine no. F10AB/1/920 Crankcase mating no's. J29/J29 (over stamped on left-hand crankcase)
Sold for £27,600 inc. premium
Lot 476
1948 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B RapideRegistration no. 172 UXR Frame no. R2628 Engine no. F10AB/1/920 Crankcase mating no's. J29/J29 (over stamped on left-hand crankcase)
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1948 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-B Rapide
Registration no. 172 UXR
Frame no. R2628
Engine no. F10AB/1/920 Crankcase mating no's. J29/J29 (over stamped on left-hand crankcase)
Registration no. 172 UXR
Frame no. R2628
Engine no. F10AB/1/920 Crankcase mating no's. J29/J29 (over stamped on left-hand crankcase)
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.
The machine offered here consists of the upper frame from a Series-B Rapide that was despatched to Atlantic Motorcycles in the USA on 19th May 1948 and an engine from another Series-B Rapide despatched to a dealer called Esler in the USA on 13th July 1948. '172 UXR' was purchased by the late Ken Senior in April 2006 having had three prior owners (since 1981). Last MoT'd in 2006 and last taxed until February 2007, the machine currently displays a total of 3,362 miles on the odometer and is offered in need of re-commissioning and the customary safety checks. Sold strictly as viewed, it comes with old/current V5C registration documents and an expired MoT.
The machine offered here consists of the upper frame from a Series-B Rapide that was despatched to Atlantic Motorcycles in the USA on 19th May 1948 and an engine from another Series-B Rapide despatched to a dealer called Esler in the USA on 13th July 1948. '172 UXR' was purchased by the late Ken Senior in April 2006 having had three prior owners (since 1981). Last MoT'd in 2006 and last taxed until February 2007, the machine currently displays a total of 3,362 miles on the odometer and is offered in need of re-commissioning and the customary safety checks. Sold strictly as viewed, it comes with old/current V5C registration documents and an expired MoT.
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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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