LOT 248

From the collection of the late James Mannings 1952 Vincent 499cc Series-C Comet Registration no. MXM 614 Frame no. RC110915C (Rear frame no. RC/1/11118/C) Engine no. F5AB/2A/9015 (Crankcase mating no. 34JJ/34JJ)

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Lot 248

From the collection of the late James Mannings, 1952 Vincent 499cc Series-C Comet

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

From the collection of the late James Mannings
1952 Vincent 499cc Series-C Comet
Registration no. MXM 614
Frame no. RC110915C (Rear frame no. RC/1/11118/C)
Engine no. F5AB/2A/9015 (Crankcase mating no. 34JJ/34JJ)

The Vincent Owners Club has kindly confirmed that engine number 'F5AB/2A/9015' and upper frame 'RC/1/10915/C' are the numbers of a Series-C Comet despatched from the factory in April 1952 to Conway Motors in London and registered 'MXM 614'. It appears that the rear frame has been changed at some time because 'RC/1/11118/C' is originally from a Series-C Comet manufactured in May 1952.

The late owner acquired the Vincent on 1st November 2008, the previous owner being listed as one Peter Fuller, who acquired the machine on 26th November 2007 (the V5C indicates seven former keepers). Also on file is a duplicate RF.60 logbook listing five owners from 1961. The machine also comes with a Vincent rider's handbook and a quantity of old tax discs and MoTs (most recent expired 2006).

The Comet is an older restoration that appears in good condition; the 4,447 miles showing on the odometer is likely to be the distance travelled since the restoration. Notable features include a Craven carrier, two Craven panniers, and a Jaeger clock. Not used for some time, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over).

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