Dreweatts 1759 | The Transport Sale

Dreweatts

Donnington Priory

Newbury, Berkshire

RG14 2JE

United Kingdom

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A fine exhibition and award winning model of a First World War Railway Gun

Lot 41

An exhibition standard 5 inch gauge model of the British Railway 2MT 2-6-0 tender locomotive

Lot 45

An exhibition model of the first steam fire engine built for New York City in 1840

Lot 90

An exhibition standard 2 inch scale model of a Burrell 8ton Road Roller

Lot 108

1954 VINCENT TWIN 998CC 'Rapide Series C' MOTORCYCLE

Lot 129

Featured lot Provisionally sold Leading Won Outbid Lost Declined Reserve not met Leading

129

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1

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Opening bid

48,000 GBP

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GBP

Estimate

50,000 - 60,000 GBP

1954 VINCENT TWIN 998CC 'Rapide Series C' MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION NO. OFD 794 Registered the 24th day of March 1954 CHASSIS FRAME NO. RC11856 ENGINE NO. F10AB/1/9956.(Original) CRANKCASE MATING NO. 'Made in England Vincent No. F10AB/1/9956.' A fine example of this classic motorcycle sympathetically restored to a high standard in lined black paintwork with 'The Vincent' transfer to fuel tank, polished aluminium engine casing with air cooled cylinders, shock absorbers, re-upholstered seat, horn and stand. Head light beam control with Miller dial. Smiths RC95 Chronometric RPM x 100 Rev indicator and Smiths M.A. Chronometric 5.433/3/L speed and milometer dials. Replaced rear number plate with 'stop' rear light indicator. The motorcycle was originally registered as a combination machine. Taxation Class 'Sidecar Bicycle'. The motorcycles is sold together with its original log book stamped with a first purchaser which appears to have been a Motorcycle retailer in the name of Messrs Chas.E.Cope & Sons Limited of 193 High Street, Dudley and then documented owners indicate it stayed in one family from 1954 until at leased 1967. Provenance. The Vincent was purchased from a private owner in Fairford. Gloucestershire. And comes with its original log book and a modern Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency V5C Registration document. No CA 0687695. The Vincent Series A's was developed in 1937 and the Vincent v-twin has been synonymous with design innovation, engineering excellence and superlative high performance. Vincent twins were the regarded as the world's fastest production motorcycle in 1948 and this was achieved on a tuned 'Series B' Black Shadow. Philip Vincent's had it all and their appearance and performance is legendary. His machines had the latest developments which included adjustable footrests, brake pedal, seat height and gear-change lever. The finish of the Vincent was to a very high standard and gave his competitors little chance of meeting his high standards. Also the Vincent's v-twin's superior performance captivated motorcyclists. The top speed was in the region of 120mph, making it the fastest road vehicle of its day. In 1948 the Vincent began to be updated from 'Series B' to 'Series C' specification. Thy changed the suspension and had hydraulic damper fitted between the spring boxes, They fitted Vincent's own 'Girdraulic' forks with twin hydraulic dampers. Vincents 'Series C' specification motorcycles came on to the British market in 1950. And was the most wanted motorcycles of its time. Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: Any prospective purchaser can view this lot by appointment prior to the auction. This motorcycle is being sold on behalf of a private vendor in the Midlands but bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality of the lot prior to bidding. Condition Report Disclaimer

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Auction date(s): Apr 20

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

Featured lot Provisionally sold Leading Won Outbid Lost Declined Reserve not met Leading

130

Quantity

1

0 GBP

Opening bid

24,000 GBP

Max bid

GBP

Estimate

25,000 - 30,000 GBP

1950 VINCENT 499CC COMET REGISTRATION NO. PFC 674 FRAME NO. RC/1/5905. REAR FRAME NO. RC/1/5905 ENGINE NO. F5AB/2A/4005 First Registered the 31st day of May 1950. A fine example of this classic motorcycle sympathetically restored to a high standard in lined black paintwork with 'The Vincent' transfer to fuel tank, polished aluminium engine casing with air cooled cylinder, shock absorber, re-upholstered seat, horn and stand. Head light beam control. Smiths M.A. Chronometric S.467/29/L speed and kilometres dials, re-placed rear number plate with 'stop' rear light indicator. Provenance. The Vincent was purchased from a private owner in Fairford. Gloucestershire and is sold with a modern Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency V5C Registration document. No.BZ6730393. * Some of the development of the Comet came from pre world war days with the Series-A Vincent-HRD v-twin being created by combining two of the existing single cylinder engines. The Series-B twin appearing in1946, and the single-cylinder version in 1948. The latter was offered in two forms initially: Series-B Meteor and Series-C Comet. Apart from its Burman gearbox and single cylinder, the Comet followed Series-C twin lines, featuring the 'Girdraulic' front fork and hydraulic dampers at front and rear, The Comet remained in production until 1954 and way very popular combined a 90mph potential top speed with high fuel economy, which made it an ideal touring bike. The Comet was an expensive machine to produce and Vincent decided to drop the Comet model when it did not sell as well as they hoped and replace it with the Series-D range. Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: Any prospective purchaser can by appointment view this lot prior to the auction and please note there are a further nine detailed photographs available on the Internet at www.dreweatts.com . Further photographs may be supplied upon request. This motorcycle is being sold on behalf of a private vendor in the Midlands but bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality of the lot prior to bidding. Condition Report Disclaimer

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Auction date(s): Apr 20

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

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