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- 1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
Lot Number: 521
1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
A fine example of the legendary 'Series C' Black Shadow in good running order.
- Sold for: £40,250
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 10th November, 2024 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
199 EBK
SUMMARY
A fine example of the legendary 'Series C' Black Shadow in good running order.
DESCRIPTION
- During the early 1950s, Vincent were at the top of their game and the Series C Black Shadow represented the pinnacle of British motorcycling
- Capable of 120mph, it was easily the fastest vehicle on the roads in post-war Britain
- Still an icon today and sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike
- An older restoration described by our vendor as 'in good running order'
- Shipped new to Dublin on 02/06/1950 and bought back to the UK in early 1980s. A major restoration followed to its current condition, recent engine refurb by previous owner with receipts
- Correct numbers, upper frame appears to have been replaced and re-stamped in period
- The bike is a known machine to the Vincent Owners Club
- Magneto and dynamo reconditioned at the same time
- History file included containing numerous receipts
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 521
- Make
- VINCENT
- Model
- SERIES C BLACK SHADOW
- Registration Number
- 199 EBK
- Frame Number
- RC5840B
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- F10AB/1B/3940
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 26th August.
Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Payment by card can be made (in person only)
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