'Egli-Vincent' 998cc Project

Registration no. not registered Frame no. none Engine no. removed

• Late 1960s superbike
• Components unidentified
• Offered without documents

One of the world's best known motorcycle frame makers, Swiss engineer Fritz Egli built his first frame in what would turn out to be a highly successful attempt to tame the wayward handling of his Vincent v-twin race bike. The Vincent used a spine-type frame and so did Egli, though his was tubular rather than box-section and all-welded rather than bolt-up in construction. This trademark large-diameter spine has been a feature of virtually all Egli's frames made since, proving adaptable to almost all types of motorcycle engine layout from British singles to across-the-frame Japanese fours. It proved to be the complete answer to the Vincent racer's handling problems, and Fritz duly took the Swiss hill climb championship in 1968, winning every round. These days widely regarded as a marque in its own right, it is the Egli-Vincent v-twin, with its exciting combination of classic power and modern chassis technology, that has proved to be his most enduring legacy.

As Fritz Egli moved on to other projects, the machines continued to be produced in limited numbers by other specialists. Graham Binnion, who had worked with Egli in Switzerland, was licensed to build frames in the UK, which were marketed by Slater Brothers, the Laverda concessionaires at the time. There have been countless unlicensed copies since then.

This machine is offered from the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior. The frame and engine were found in a scrapyard many years ago. Unfortunately, the machine has no frame number and the engine and crankcase mating numbers have been removed so it has proved impossible to determine the origin or identity of these components. The Egli has been assembled into a rolling chassis but requires completion. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the completeness, condition and suitability of this motorcycle's component parts prior to bidding. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.
Offered without key