Description
For Sale: 1951 Series C Vincent Black Shadow. Matching UFM, RFM numbers, with UFM number being of a non standard font, probably in service replacement. Known history from 1954, with original logbook included in full history file. Ex Mark Blackden bike, sold at Bonhams auction December 2020. Purchased from ex owner who didn’t do much with it after obtaining it at Bonhams, imported to Europe and extensively mechanically sorted with top end rebuild and bottom end checked by an Italian Vincent expert, upgrades include Grosset electric starter, Alton alternator, 12V electrics throughout. Dave hills centre stand. All original parts/ electrics included in sale for optional reverting back to 6V kickstart only. New Avon tires. Bike is in great mechanical order, a rider, ready to go, road registered, insured. Unique opportunity specially for the European residents to acquire a well mechanically sorted Vincent Black Shadow, with EU paperwork and registration. 4th known owner, history file with original logbook, factory road test reports, etc. I will assist perspective buyers with all the info for their welcome checks with the VOC. Fairly priced. Reluctant sale due to moving home with the family to a different continent. Personal delivery possible for central and northern Italy, through early springtime, subject to work obligations.
