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
1969 Egli Vincent Black Shadow
From the Keith Mason collection
Estimate
£33, 000 - £39, 000
Registration No: TUJ 887H
Frame No: RS11244
MOT: Exempt
The ultimate Egli/ Black Shadow 'Cafe Racer'
Amazing custom build by John Mossey Classics
Fantastic specification, supplied with a V5C
A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Keith Mason started working in his local bike shop at the age of 15 before eventually branching out on his own a few years later. From humble beginnings selling secondhand bikes from a small shop, Keith built up the Moto GB empire to become one of the biggest motorcycle retailers and importers in the UK. The group has now grown to include 15 retail shops and is responsible for importing 9 different brands, also supplying many independent dealers, including QJ Motor, Voge, Lambretta, FB Mondial, Morbidelli, SYM and Hero. Keith sadly passed away in 2023, but in recent years he had put together a fantastic collection of his favourite classic bikes, ranging from a humble Honda Express to a beautiful Vincent Black Shadow, documenting his lifetime in the trade. We are pleased to offer all 31 bikes from this collection in our March sale.
The Hot Rod in Keith's 'Holy Trinity' of Vincents, this Egli Black Shadow Cafe Racer was custom built by John Mossey Classics in 2023, with a documented history of the build. Presented in fantastic condition, it was first registered in 2023 but declared manufactured in 1969, so has Historic vehicle status and is tax and MOT exempt. The chassis specification includes a nickel plated Egli spine frame and oval box section swing arm, 18" Borani flanged alloy rims fitted with Bridgestone BT46 tyres, a 250mm Fontana 4LS drum front brake, a 210mm Fontana 2LS drum rear brake, 38mm Ceriani GP forks and alloy yokes, Hagon Rear shocks, a 5" Puca Smiths EGLI electronic Speedo, a 3" Pucs Smiths EGLI Rev counter, a Lucas headlight with flyscreen, Magura controls and CNC alloy footrests and brackets with pillion pegs. The bodywork features a curvaceous 3 gallon alloy fuel tank with Monza flip up filler cap, alloy front mudguard, gloss black GRP vented side panels and rear mudguard and a race seat unit with removable solo hump. The Black Shadow Engine has been fully blueprinted with gas flowed heads, a pair of Dellorto 34mm PHB carburettors and a Pazon electronic ignition system exiting through a bespoke JMC chrome plated big bore 2-1 exhaust, with a curved reverse cone silencer. Most importantly, it can all be fired up with an Alton 12V electric start conversion for ease of use. Supplied with a paddock stand, the combination of a Black Shadow engine in an Egli frame is without doubt one of the most iconic and desirable Cafe Racers ever built. This machine is being sold as a collector’s item, part of Keith's stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines that have all been dry stored for several years so will require recommissioning before use.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
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).
