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1951 Vincent Series C Black Shadow Last Owner Owned 61 Years For Sale

  • 12,919 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1951
  • Black
  • Dealer
  • GB
    United Kingdom

Description

WE CAN EASILY ARRANGE DELIVERY OF THIS FABULOUS 1951 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW 998CC TO ANY WORLDWIDE DESTINATION.

1951 Vincent Black Shadow 998cc Series C
ONE OF A FEW WITH SILVER ENGINE

Last owner owned for 61 years, Condition: is Incredible.

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Extremely rare Vincent Black Shadow C Series from 05/ 1951 - the fastest production bike in the world, that's a fact not a slogan! Philip Vincent's 'Black Shadows' are legendary motorbikes produced by manufacturer/ rider Philip Vincent from 1948 onwards. His aim was to build the fastest motorbikes in the world. The Black Shadow is considered to be the first Superbike. The A and B Series were the first, but the high point was the C Series, the most accomplished launched in 1948. The 998cc V-twin engine was the most powerful on the market at the time, enabling the machine to reach speeds of 125mph / 150mph. the paintwork and chromework are in excellent condition. Our Black Shadow comes with its full English 'Buff Logbook' R. F. 60 registration document and large history file.

This Vincent has been owned by its previous keeper since 30th December 1964. Its history is crystal clear, in fact we know its complete history, always beautifully looked after by its long term Vincent owner over the 61 years of ownership, please note the bike also benefits from a number of notable improvements as follows.

Fitted with the best: Alton generator.
Fitted with the best: BTH Elecrical Magneto.
Fitted with Grossett electric start.
Fitted with stainless rims and spokes.
Fitted with latest and best Avon Roadrider tyres as recommended by the Vincent owners.
Fitted with top of the range Shorai Lightweight Lithiam battery.
Incredable amount of stainless steele components manufactured by the last engineer owner over the 61 years of ownership ( which he prefered ) + all is documented and on file amoungst the paperwork.
Fitted with superb 8" inch front brakes designed by McAlister, as sold / fitted by the Vincent spares company.
Fitted with upgraded and better construction rear brakes.
+ much much more....

Condition: THE BEST

All correct numbers machine.
Series: C 998cc Vincent Black Shadow, first registered on 7th May 1951 by Conway Motors Ltd, 301 Goldhawk Road, Sheperds Bush, London, W12
Supplied with latest VOC Certificate dated 12/ 09/ 2024 and signed by 'Machine Registrar' Simon Dinsdale.

PRICE: Seventy nine thousand nine hundred and eighty nine pounds = 79, 989
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UK DELIVERYS:
FREE: Delivery anywhere within in the UK / Wales / Scotland.
We use Gary from RGC Motorcycle Movements for all our UK deliverys.
ASK Gary at:
w w w . r g c m o t o r c y c l e m o v e m e n t s . c o m
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WORLDWIDE DELIVERYS:
For all other Worldwide destinations, please ASK.
Andrea at:
w w w . s h i p p i o . c o m
for all other Worldwide destinations.
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VINCENT BLACK SHADOW ENQUIRIES:
All serious enquiries: Call 0 2 0 8 9 9 7 2 4 2 1 between 11am and 6pm or you can alway try the 24/ 7 mobile number on 0 7 9 7 3 1 1 1 2 1 3 please ask for Frank.

Email: ( As Below )
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f j k 2 2 2 @ h o t m a i l . c o m
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Motorcycles
Region:
Middlesex
Reference number:
C1841426
Listed on:
23/02/2025
Make:
Vincent
Year:
1951
Colour:
Black
Seller type:
Dealer

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