Earlier in the year, a Black Lightning that Jack Ehrets rode to an Australian land speed record sold for £657,652…nearly $1,000,000! Up for auction is a series “D” Vincent Black Shadow.
At the time the Black Lightning was the fastest production motorcycle in the world. This Vincent motorcycle is believed to be an un-restored bike!
Original Paint, Owned by E. Paul DuPont.
Turns out, it was a Series C Black Shadow, and "Big Sid" Biberman, a famous Vincent mechanic, had rebuilt the engine. These bikes are always included in the top 3 , iconic British classics. It was used in world record speed trials in Montlhery, France, in May 1952, where the bike set a six-hour record at more than 100mph - an incredible achievement for the time. 42 round rear Miller brake light switches as used on the first 430 postwar 1946/7 Vincents. Lot S15.
VINCENT Motorcycles, Parts and Literature For Sale: HRD, METEOR, COMET, RAPIDE, BLACK SHADOW, VICTOR, BLACK KNIGHT, BLACK PRINCE, NORVIN, EGLI, GREY FLASH, BLACK LIGHTNING For Sale : Reproduction No. The rare Vincent White Shadow sold for almost £300,000 at auction .
Overview. 1955 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW &1926 SCOTT FLYING SQUIRREL SOLD, £45000 SALE AGREED Year: 1955 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW 1955 MODEL D 998cc Engine 12-volt alternator. This is an outstanding example of the legendary Vincent Black Shadow. With a claimed top speed of 125mph, soon born out by road tests, the Vincent Black Shadow was quite simply the fastest road vehicle of its day. See more ideas about Black shadow, Harley davidson, Evil kenevil. Coil
Frame numbers are in two locations; and MUST match. The Vincent Black Shadow Buy it Now Price: $$ SOLD $$ Price Range: $112,500 to $116,250 Inquire About this Motorcycle. purchased in 1951 by a USAF pilot who took delivery at the factory and specified Touring fenders and British handle bars with a lockable throttle. 9. SOLD - 1952 Black Shadow touring.VIN#F10AB/1B/9643. Sold for $110,000 – Las Vegas Motorcycle. Richard Busby Restoration. How many Un-restored, Survivor, Vincent Black Shadows Series B, C, or D are left? Sold for $105,000 – Monterey.
This bike has all correct serial numbers ( F10AB/1B/4257: engine and RC6157B: frame).
One of only 15 ever produced, this 1950 Vincent Series C White Shadow was sold for US$111,150 at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in May, 2009.
1951 Vincent Black Lightning – 4475.23% 1929 Brough Superior 968cc SS100 – 3023.07% Rare ‘one-of-one’ Black Shadow variant in Chinese Red – 1951 Vincent White Shadow … Vincent Rapide 998 KYB440 Testing near Sells Green Melksham - Avon Tyres Nostalgia - Duration: 2:35. 1951 Vincent Black Lightning – 4475.23% 1929 Brough Superior 968cc SS100 – 3023.07% Rare ‘one-of-one’ Black Shadow variant in Chinese Red – 1951 Vincent White Shadow … 1906 Indian Single. Deliveries commenced in the spring of 1948 and only around 70-or-so Series B Black Shadows had been made before the Series C's public debut at that year's Earl's Court Motorcycle Show. 8.
Crooksey 11,982 views The Vincent Black Lightning was a Vincent-HRD motorcycle first built in September 1948 at the Vincent works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, and produced from 1948 to 1952.The bike was a purpose-built factory modified Black Shadow that was then named and produced as the Black Lightning.