Lot 1750: Vincent Comet
The property of a gentleman and in his ownership for 8 years having purchased the Comet from a friend. At that time it had been recently fitted with coil ignition, a new carburettor and a new clutch, Len Matthews, a Vincent specialist carried out the work. The recorded mileage at purchase was 3,130, now just over 9,000 is recorded and in the intervening period a good deal of powder coating was carried out to the cycle parts. The engine was recently rebored with a plus 20 thou' new piston and a full service was carried out. 2009 saw a new rear wheel and tyre fitted with s/steel spokes and a subsequent new chain and battery. The vendor states the Comet has been utterly reliable in his ownership starting first or second kick and running beautifully including the fitted clock, it is supplied with various manuals, receipts dating back to 1995, MOT certificates back to 1989 and various other documentation. November 2008 Real Classic magazine featured this machine in an article and a copy is included. Now offered for sale due to an electric start machine being kinder to ancient knees and supplied with current V5 documentation and MOT and tax valid until September 2012, an iconic and fast appreciating machine.
| Auction |
Motorcycles Cheffins, Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Type | Motorcycle |
| Lot Number | 1750 |
| Estimate | £12000-£13000 |
| Outcome | NOT SOLD |
| Hammer Price | - |
| Hammer Price (inc premium) | - |
| Year | 1950 |
| Condition rating | |
| Registration number | EHJ 941 |
| Mileage | - |
| Chassis number | RC/1/6420 |
| Engine number | F5AB/2A9408 |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 500 |
| Engine - cylinders | |
| Number of doors |