Description
This motorcycle is Lot 248 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 248
From the collection of the late James Mannings
1952 Vincent 499cc Series-C Comet
Registration no. MXM 614
Frame no. RC110915C (Rear frame no. RC/ 1/ 11118/ C)
Engine no. F5AB/ 2A/ 9015 (Crankcase mating no. 34JJ/ 34JJ)
The Vincent Owners Club has kindly confirmed that engine number 'F5AB/ 2A/ 9015' and upper frame 'RC/ 1/ 10915/ C' are the numbers of a Series-C Comet despatched from the factory in April 1952 to Conway Motors in London and registered 'MXM 614'. It appears that the rear frame has been changed at some time because 'RC/ 1/ 11118/ C' is originally from a Series-C Comet manufactured in May 1952.
The late owner acquired the Vincent on 1st November 2008, the previous owner being listed as one Peter Fuller, who acquired the machine on 26th November 2007 (the V5C indicates seven former keepers). Also on file is a duplicate RF. 60 logbook listing five owners from 1961. The machine also comes with a Vincent rider's handbook and a quantity of old tax discs and MoTs (most recent expired 2006).
The Comet is an older restoration that appears in good condition; the 4, 447 miles showing on the odometer is likely to be the distance travelled since the restoration. Notable features include a Craven carrier, two Craven panniers, and a Jaeger clock. Not used for some time, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over).
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
