Lot 1129: Vincent Comet
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.
| Auction |
Cambridge Vintage Sale Cheffins, Cambridge |
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| Type | Motorcycle |
| Lot Number | 1129 |
| Estimate | £9500-£11500 |
| Outcome | SOLD |
| Hammer Price | - |
| Hammer Price (inc premium) | £9600 |
| Year | 1971 |
| Condition rating | 0 |
| Registration number | FRV 479 |
| Mileage | - |
| Chassis number | RC/1/8531 |
| Engine number | F5AB/2A/6631 |
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