Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
3rd July, 2024 13:00
1951 Vincent Comet Racer
Estimate
£6, 500 - £7, 500
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt
A very sporty Comet racer
Previously owned by Julian Bishop
From a private collection
No accompanying paperwork with this lot
The factory specification Vincent Comet was one of four 499cc single models. As well as the sports Comet, Vincent produced a TT racing model, the Comet Special (a TT model with lights) and the standard Vincent Meteor, which shared many of the same cycle parts. The prototype Series A was refined and developed into a production model Series B, but after World War II it was the development of the Series C that represents the ultimate Vincent 500cc single.
This 1951 Vincent Comet race machine was previously from the estate of the ultimate all-round motorcyclist, Julian Bishop; the Comet benefits from matching frame and engine numbers. The current vendor purchased the Comet ‘racer’ to go with his Shadow. It is not known what has been done to the engine with regards to performance, but it has been fitted with Greyflash/ Lightning-type brake plates with air scoops and there’s a Greyflash-type Albion gearbox. The comet has not been run in recent years but turns-over and will need some light recommissioning before use. There are no documents with this lot.
