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1950 Vincent Rapide 1000cc "SERIES C" Chinese Red, Buff Logbook For Sale

  • 4,201 Miles
  • 1950
  • Red
  • Dealer
  • GB
    United Kingdom

Description

WE CAN EASILY ARRANGE TO HAVE THIS STUNNING BEAUTIFUL 1950 VINCENT RAPIDE 1000cc
IN CHINESE RED DELIVERED WORLDWIDE:

Vincent Rapide "SERIES C" 1000cc Chinese Red, Buff Logbook Correct No's

1950 VINCENT RAPIDE 1000cc, BUILT TO A VERY HIGH SPECIFICATION:
Concours d’ Elegance.

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YOUTUBE VIDEO:

L@@K at the YouTube Video on this actual Car & Classic
advertisement of this fabulous Chinese RED Vincent.

Click on the first picture and then click ' Video Link ' logo button.
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Vincent Rapide 1000cc in Chinese Red, Engine & Frame Numbers correctly 1900 apart with Club Dating Certificate; Buff Card Log Book from 1957; electric starter fitted but currently disconnected because the last owner didn't like the idea of not being able to push it backwards in gear due to the concealed entrance on a fast road where he lives but the parts are with it to re-connect it if required; beautifully hand made peroiod luggage fitted which could easily be removed if required; Rev Counter and time clock also very nicely fitted and could also be removed if not required; Black Shadow Speedometer; really stunning machine and a proper 'eye full' in red.

Condition: ( Show / Immaculate )

Probably the nicest Vincent you will ever set your eyes on.

Make: VINCENT
Model: RAPIDE
Series: C
Reg: LNA 453
Date of first registration: 24. 05. 1950
Date of first registration in the UK: 24. 05. 1950
Registered as: HISTORIC VEHICLE ( Hence free road TAX / + MOT exempt
Cylinder capacity (cc) 1000 CC
Condition: Superb in detail / Starts and rides very well
Vin/ Chassis No. R C 4 7 9 9
Swingarm: R C 4 7 9 9
Engine No. F 1 0 A B / 1 / 2 8 9 9
4 9 9 7 Less 2 8 9 9 = 1 9 0 0 = 100% Correct
Colour: RED
Previous colour when new in 1950: BLACK
Mileage since full rebuild to perfection: 4201 miles
UK Registered as from new with current DVLA V5
Supplied with early Buff Logbook

Starting method: Kickstart ( Very easy to start )
+ Electric start when hooked up and connected.

Professionally restored by a former: KEEPER

BRING YOUR SUNGLASSES TO STOP THE GLARE : ) : ) : )

DOCUMENTS: etc
Latest DVLA V5c
Ignition key
Early buff logbook R. F. 60
Showing various keepers in: Norfolk / Hertfordshire / Surrey / also shows Conway Motors in 1964
Declaration of exemption from MOT V112 Certificate
The Vincent "H. R. D." Co.. Ltd. WORKS ORDER FORM Build sheets
Certificate: "The Vincent - HRD - Owners Club" ( DATING CERTIFICATE ) Signed by the Machine Registrar
Various old M. O. T. s
Various photo's X 5
+ Old Photo showing LNA 453 which was supplied by a member at the V. O. C
showing a gathering of what looks like some members from the distant pass.

ELECTRIC START: Includes.
INSTRUCTION BOOK: From Fracois GROSSET, Ref: Electric start manual.
as fitted on this actual machine. ( The electric start has been disconnected but can be easily reconnected )

L@@K at You Tube video of the VINCENT Below

Part exchange welcome, Delivery can easily be arranged by us anywhere for a fee, All payments, Please call first as we are open by appointment.

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WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
Example / USA / Australia / Canada / Japan / approximately £1600

We use Andrea at Shippio. com for all Worldwide deliveries, they are based in Northamptonshire in the UK, this is the firm
that Jay Leno uses for TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING
We can easily arrange transportation anywhere just ask.

UK Delivery: Call
RGC Motorcycle Movements based in Eastwood Notts and run by our very good friend Gary C for all
UK mainland deliveries. Call: 0 7 8 1 4 2 1 8 1 1 8 Gary is the very best UK motorcycle mover who can be trusted.

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VEHICLE ENQUIRIES:
Call the Bike Shop / Showroom on 0 2 0 8 9 9 7 2 4 2 1 between 10. 30 and 6pm,
or try the 24/ 7 most times mobile number on 0 7 9 7 3 1 1 1 2 1 3 and ask for Frank.

Part exchange possible, Delivery can easily be arrange, Viewing by appointment only.

Email: ( As Below )
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fjk222

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hotmail

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com
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24 Medway Parade
Greenford
Middlesex
West London
UB6 8HR
We are two miles away from the famous Ace Cafe in West London.

Vehicle location

24 Medway Parade, Greenford, Middlesex, West London, UB6 8HR
Get directions

Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Motorcycles
Region:
Middlesex
Reference number:
C1758513
Listed on:
03/01/2025
Make:
Vincent
Year:
1950
Colour:
Red
Seller type:
Dealer

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