Lot 1129: Vincent Comet

Cambridge Vintage Sale, Cheffins (17th October 2009)

Verified by the Vincent Owners Club as having left the Stevenage factory on the 17th April 1951, the Comet was sent to dealers Jenkin & Purser of Portsmouth. The ensuing 58 years have not seen FRV 479 recorded anywhere until the current custodians colleague discovered it in a dilapidated garage in the South West. After some protracted negotiation with the elderly owner it eventually made its way into deepest Suffolk where a complete restoration has been carried out. Sadly no original documentation survived but the Comet was in good shape and required the purchase of very few parts, now a truly gleaming example with rebuilt engine, new paint and handsomely liveried wheels a real period piece has emerged and would grace any show with its presence. Part of a private collection the Vincent has not seen road use since its restoration and clearly careful running in will be required. Supplied with a current V5C this is a rare opportunity to acquire a verified original Comet that is a real jewel.

Lot Details

Auction Cambridge Vintage Sale
Cheffins, Cambridge
TypeMotorcycle
Lot Number1129
Estimate£9500-£11500
Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price-
Hammer Price (inc premium)£9600
Year1971
Condition rating0
Registration numberFRV 479
Mileage-
Chassis numberRC/1/8531
Engine numberF5AB/2A/6631
Engine capacity (cc)
Engine - cylinders
Number of doors

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