Description
This motorcycle is Lot 205 - To be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on 26th & 27th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 147 are to be sold from 14:00 on Saturday 26th April 2025.
Lots 201 - 410 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 26th & 27th April 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
Lot 205
1951 Vincent 499cc Series-C Comet
Registration no. MTE 807
Frame no. RC/ 1/ 7133 Rear Frame no. RC/ 1/ 7133
Engine no. F5AB/ 2A/ 5233 Crankcase mating no's. 12P / 12P
After the war, Vincent used the same 'frameless' cycle parts for the single and the twin. On the singles the rear cylinder was replaced by a cast alloy beam, and the gearbox employed was the familiar Burman item. Announced in late 1948, a few single cylinder Meteors were produced before being joined soon after by the Comet in Series C form with Girdraulic forks, as opposed to the Brampton girders on the Meteor. The Comet was a little more expensive than the Meteor, and equipped with a higher compression ratio, front propstands, and Girdraulic forks.
MTE 807 was purchased in 2020, and has been unused since, kept on display in the vendor's private collection. It will, therefore, require re-commissioning and safety checks prior to returning to the road with a new owner, hence offered strictly as seen. Noteworthy features are the timing chest breather, Alton generator, BTH magneto, Conways clutch conversion and the Mikuni carburettor. The engine turns over. The document file includes a current V5C, an old VE60 continuation buff log book, a quantity of expired MoT certificates, quantity of invoices, a VOC Certificate of Authenticity confirming that it has matching engine and frame numbers, together with a copy of the Works order Form, Road Test Report, and the Despatch Check Sheet, showing that it was despatched to Whittakers in Blackpool. Also present are instructions for the Alton generator, BTH magneto instructions, and details of the Conways Honda (PR50-C) clutch. The Vincent Owners Club advise: The engine and frame numbers belong to a Series-C Comet sent to Whittakers in Blackpool on 01/ 11/ 1950, with registration MTE 807. Key present.
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.
