1954 Vincent Firefly Cyclemotor 48cc

Lot Number: 303

1954 Vincent Firefly Cyclemotor 48cc

Vincent Motorcycles smallest engine mounted in a Phillips frame and on offer at No Reserve.

  • Sold for: £1,800

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 14th May, 2022 at 12.00pm BST at East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    HSL 281

SUMMARY

Vincent Motorcycles smallest engine mounted in a Phillips frame and on offer at No Reserve.

DESCRIPTION

  • Seeking new products to ease its difficult financial situation, Vincent took over the production of electrical component manufacturer Miller's new Cyclemotor in 1953
  • The 48cc two-stroke unit drove the rear wheel via a roller 
  • This example is mounted in a Phillips bicycle frame and presents in good overall condition
  • Engine turns over but will require recommissioning before road use
  • V5 present and on offer at No Reserve

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
303
Make
VINCENT
Model
FIREFLY
Registration Number
HSL 281
Frame Number
803909
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
54221

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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