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- 1951 Vincent Series C Comet 499cc
1951 Vincent Series C Comet 499cc
Lot Number: 548
1951 Vincent Series C Comet 499cc
All-correct numbers Series C Comet track bike.
- Sold for: £19,688
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
LXU 205
SUMMARY
All-correct numbers Series C Comet track bike.
DESCRIPTION
- The Series A Vincent Comet was produced at the Stevenage factory from 1935 to 1939
- Fitted with a 499cc OHV single-cylinder engine
- Post-WWII, the Series B Comet was in production from 1946 with the Series C being launched in 1950
- This early Series C model is a correct numbers example and still retains its original registration number
- Bought by our vendor in 2007, it's been adapted for track use and has been a regular on the VMCC 1,000 Bikes events
- The engine remains in mostly standard trim but modifications include a 5-speed Quaife gearbox, Amal concentric carburettor, Dunlop rims, BTH magneto, adapted Velocette seat, belt primary, Nebby clutch and finned brake drums
- Original seat, Burman gearbox, dynamo, kick start, clutch, lights, etc., included as pictured
- History file containing 1972 continuation RF60, detailed spec-sheet and numerous receipts included
- UK-registered on a V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 548
- Make
- VINCENT
- Model
- SERIES C COMET
- Registration Number
- LXU 205
- Frame Number
- RC1 8075
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- FSA B2A 6175
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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Please note that, due to restrictions, we need to be clear of the venue by 2pm on Monday 31st July.
Motorcycles are available to collect after the auction until 6pm, and then from 10am until 2pm on Monday 31st July from: The Discovery Hub, The Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP (please use the gate off Hill Lane).
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