Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 8th July from 1pm
Wed 9th July from 9am
Auction: 9th Jul, 2025 10:00
Location: Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1969 Egli-Vincent
Simply stunning
Estimate
£28, 000 - £32, 000
Registration No: LWT 886H
Frame No: RS/ 11222
MOT: Exempt
Top quality build by renowned Vincent restorer
Described by the vendor as in 'as new' condition and ready for its new owner to use
Colour scheme homage to the old Vincent style
Current V5C on file
The modification of a motorcycle to improve its competitiveness has always been part of the racing game. However, the case of the post-war Vincent, particularly the twins, is quite interesting because they were raced well beyond the moment that the factory stopped production. For about 15 years, racers were using the Vincent to adapt it to all disciplines like racetrack, sidecars, grass-track, drag strip; evidence that the power-plant one of the most competitive available at that time. Back in the era, some motorcycle builders perfected frames and some engines. World champion on 2 wheels and 4, John Surtees is recognised as the original Norvin creator, but many have since mated Norton’s Featherbed frame with Vincent’s formidable V-twin. It's no easy task to hang an enormous Vincent engine in any frame successfully.
This stunning Egli-Vincent was built to the current vendor's specification using the following: Ceriani 38mm forks, alloy fork yokes and fuel tank, an Avon fairing, 34mm PHB Dellorto carburettors, twin plug heads, fully gas followed heads, Pazon 12 volt ignition, 5-speed short shift gearbox, V2 clutch, electric start, Dalton alternator, 9-1 compression ratio, Fontana 250mm front and Fontana 210mm rear brakes and the list goes on. It's all fully-painted in the famous Black and Gold livery of a Vincent Black Shadow. In current ownership, the Egli has covered a mere 177 miles. It is described by the vendor as in 'as new' condition and ready for its new owner to use. It is accompanied by a current V5C, a receipt for the cost of the machine, some images of the build, a dust cover and a paddock stand.
“Rarely is a café racer classed as comfy, but the position is perfect for me…steers lightly, precisely and quickly – like a modern sportsbike…. It’s among the best of any bikes I’ve ever ridden, old or new.”– Classic Bike Guide (April 2018)
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