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
1950 Vincent Series C Comet
From the Keith Mason collection
Estimate
£8, 000 - £12, 000
Registration No: DSV 885
Frame No: RC16894
MOT: Exempt
Authentically restored Series C Comet
Large paperwork file of the restoration
Supplied with VE60 and 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 Vincent story began with Phil Vincent's purchase of the ailing HRD company 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 survived until the company's closure in 1955. The big V-twin was the fastest motorcycle in the world at the time and with some astute marketing, Vincent became the brand everyone aspired to own. With the Comet, Rapide and Black Shadow models, Vincent was renowned for creating fast, exclusive motorcycles for the discerning gentlemen and have become some of the most desirable and iconic bikes of the era. Part of Keith's 'Holy Trinity' of Vincents, this 500 Comet is presented in excellent and standard condition, authentically restored by the previous owner. The bike comes with a paperwork file of receipts and handwritten notes covering the work carried out during the restoration, along with a rider's and workshop manual. This machine is being sold as a collector’s item, part of this stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines which have all been dry stored for several years and will require recommissioning before use. It will be supplied with a continuation VE60 and current V5C.
** 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).
