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Motorcycle Vincent series C 1000 rapide 1950

1950 Vincent Rapide in original condition. Buff log book. VOC verified matching numbers bike. V5. Original registration. Engine rebuilt by Vincent specialist Mike Hawthorne £12,000. Further £5000 spent on restoration. Restored and running but needs running in since engine rebuild. Garaged and not used due to family circumstances. Bought 10 years ago from the old boy who owned it in the 50’s and mothballed it in mid 1960’s. Unused since then in original condition when owner had it in 60’s with his few small modifications on it. Panniers and rare tyre pump. Original tank paintwork in fabulous condition. New dynamo/alternator. Even original tyres from 1960’s. An original Vincent that just needs battery fitting and lights commissioned. Open to sensible offers with the unsettled market currently.

Item specifics

Condition
Used
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Seller notes
“Original paint on tank and frame in fabulous condition.”
Year
1950
Mileage
60000
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Chain
Colour
Black
Previous owners (excl. current)
1
Type
Sports Touring
Gears
Four-speed manual
Fuel
Petrol
Date of 1st Registration
19500505
Engine Size
1000
Number of Manual Gears
Four-speed
Manufacturer
Motorcycle Vincent
V5 Registration Document
Present
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Start Type
Kick start