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c.1948 Vincent Black Lightning Replica

Lot Number: 219

c.1948 Vincent Black Lightning Replica

Ex-Peter Darvill, owned and built, Black Lightning Replica. A fantastic addition to any bike collection.

NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 30th July, 2021 at 2.00pm BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED

SUMMARY

Ex-Peter Darvill, owned and built, Black Lightning Replica. A fantastic addition to any bike collection.

DESCRIPTION

At the time of its introduction in 1948, the Vincent Black Lightning was the fastest production motorcycle in the world, capable of achieving 150 mph through its 70bhp, 998cc V-twin engine. Only 31 Black Lightnings were ever built, and only 19 matching-numbers examples still exist
This fabulous homage to the Black Lightning was built in the 1980s by Peter Darvill, famous for his racing exploits on his "featherbed" Norvin
It consists of a Rapide 'C' main frame, Black Shadow rear-frame and an early Rapide 'B' engine
Built using mostly NOS parts obtained by Peter
Correct carbs and exhaust and period correct clocks
The bespoke fuel tank made in Birmingham in period is believed to have featured in the painting by Robert Carter depicting a Black Lighting at Montlhery in 1952
It formed part of his bike collection and was hung on his wall, naturally
Purchased directly from Peter in the 1990's by our vendor
In a private collection for the last 25 years and not used, so will require recommissioning

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 219
Make: VINCENT
Model: BLACK LIGHTNING REPLICA
Registration Number: UNREGISTERED
Frame Number: RC3963
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Engine Number: F10AB/1/565

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Mark Bryan
Motorcycle Manager
07958 107974
mark@iconicauctioneers.com

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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