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£16,000

Asking price

1951 Vincent Comet

  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 500cc
  • 1951
  • OXS360
  • Black
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Wakefield, United Kingdom

Description

This bike has been totally rebuilt to an exceptional standard with no expense spared. Almost every new part that is available for this bike has been fitted to this bike. Briefly to include full engine rebuild with all new internals, Girdraulic forks rebuilt with new stainless spindles, eccentrics etc, new Koni dampers, brand new and correct carburetor, Conway Motors Honda clutch conversion, all new wiring, Alton generator, Boyer electronic ignition, new exhaust pipe with spiral baffle silencer, new wheels, rims, stainless spokes, correctly painted and lined, Avon tyres, tubes, new Black Shadow ribbed brake drums front and rear, new mudguards and stays, very rare extended seat, Dave Hills centre stand, new stainless everywhere, spring boxes, handle bars, etc etc, all new cables, chain and sprockets, all black work freshly painted, every nut and bolt replaced with stainless.
I've known this bike since the 1960s and owned it for 24 years.
Matching numbers bike.
If you are looking for "patina" this bike is not for you! This is an exceptional machine, quality rebuild and I doubt that you would find better, very reluctant sale and priced to sell, £17, 500Matching numbers bike.
I've known this bike since the 1960s and owned it for 24 years.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2024

Vehicle location

Wakefield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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