Description
This motorcycle is Lot 300 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 300
'Egli'-Vincent 499cc Comet
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. S&P EGLI COM 003 R
Engine no. F5AB/ 2A/ 5861 Crankcase Mating No's. 91R/ 91R
One of the world's best known motorcycle frame-makers, Swiss engineer Fritz Egli built his first frame in in order to tame the wayward handling of his Vincent v-win racer. The Vincent used a spine-type frame and so did Egli, though his was different in construction. This trademark large-diameter spine has been a feature of virtually all Egli's frames made since, proving adaptable to almost all types of motorcycle engine layout from British singles to Japanese across-the-frame fours.
Twelve years ago the vendor acquired a new, bare, SP Fabrications Egli-type frame and swinging arm, together with a reconditioned 1951 Vincent Comet motor, from his friend and Vincent guru, the late John Renwick. Those components have now been assembled into a complete machine. Specification highlights include the following: MV Agusta fuel tank; Legendary Motorcycles GPS speedometer/ rev-counter; starter motor; Mikuni carburettor; Wassel Vape electronic ignition; Mick Hemmings Norton AMC four-speed gearbox; Norton Commando clutch; Hagon adjustable shock absorbers; Marzocchi 38mm Ducati forks; wheels built by Hagon; Akront Morad alloy wheel rims (19" front, 18" rear) Avon Road Rider tyres; new 250mm Fontana 4LS front brake; and a new-old-stock Laverda 8" TLS rear brake drum and hub. Accompanying documentation consists of the 2012 purchase receipt (signed by John Renwick) and a 2024 Vincent Owners Club Dating Certificate for the 1951 Comet engine.
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.
