Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1949 Vincent HRD Rapide Series C
A scarcely seen HRD badged 'transition model'
Estimate
£35, 000 - £45, 000
Registration No: GFY 426
Frame No: RC4498
Engine No: F10AB/ 12298
CC: 998
MOT: Exempt
Recently the subject of mechanical works including the fitment of new Amal carburettors, an engine overhaul and much more
Previously subject to a total restoration to a high standard
Scarcely seen 'transition model' HRD badged Series C model
The Vincent story began with Phil Vincent's purchase of the HRD name in 1928, initially producing bikes using proprietary engines in his own chassis. Always the innovator by the mid-30s he had developed his own 500cc single and 1000cc twin-cylinder designs that became the mainstay of production until 1955. The big v-twin was the fastest motorcycle in the world at the time and with some astute marketing become the bike everyone aspired to own. Rapides and the Black Shadows have become some of the most desirable and iconic bikes of the era. Ultimately, the company had to close in the late 1950s due to the high cost of manufacturing such an exclusive and high quality product, although they remained one of the fastest two-wheelers money could buy until the mid 1960's.
More information to follow.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
