Description
This motorcycle is Lot 385 - 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 101 - 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 385
1950/ 1952 Vincent 499cc Series-C Comet
Registration no. NHT 848
Frame no. RC/ 1/ 6124 Rear frame no. RC/ 1/ 10247
Engine no. F5AB/ 2A/ 4224 Crankcase mating no's. 54I / 54I
The Vincent-HRD marque originated in 1928 when Philip C Vincent acquired the name, jigs, tools and patterns of the recently liquidated HRD Company. ('HRD' stood for Howard Raymond Davies, the Isle of Man TT winner who had founded the firm in 1924). Vincent moved production from Wolverhampton to Stevenage and set about putting his motorcycle design ideas into practice, commencing with an innovative sprung frame that would remain a feature of Vincent motorcycles until production ceased in 1955.
This Comet was purchased by the current vendor over 12 years ago, with the previous vendor having owned it for 37 years. Since being purchased by the vendor, we're advised that they have carried out much work including fitting new stainless steel rims and spokes together with Black Shadow drums, fitted new touring handlebars, recovered original seat, refurbished the magneto, DV2R regulator and battery, converted to 12v, refurbished the original carburettor, fitted a new silencer and fitted a Hills centre stand (the full list is within the history file). The upper frame member and engine were originally dispatched to a dealer called Glanfield Lawrence in Bristol whilst the rear frame member was manufactured in 1952 and was for a Series C Comet. Documentation consists of a current V5C, old style V5, VOC dating certificate and the aforementioned list of work carried out.
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.
