At the time the Black Lightning was the fastest production motorcycle in the world. Sold for … ... Only 1,507 Vincent Black Shadow bikes were produced between 1949-52. How many Un-restored, Survivor, Vincent Black Shadows Series B, C, or D are left?

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Frame numbers are in two locations; and MUST match. Turns out, it was a Series C Black Shadow, and "Big Sid" Biberman, a famous Vincent mechanic, had rebuilt the engine. purchased in 1951 by a USAF pilot who took delivery at the factory and specified Touring fenders and British handle bars with a lockable throttle. At the time the Black Lightning was the fastest production motorcycle in the world. Up for auction is a series “D” Vincent Black Shadow. 8. Crooksey 11,982 views The Vincent Black Lightning was a Vincent-HRD motorcycle first built in September 1948 at the Vincent works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, and produced from 1948 to 1952.The bike was a purpose-built factory modified Black Shadow that was then named and produced as the Black Lightning. 1949 Vincent Black Shadow. It was used in world record speed trials in Montlhery, France, in May 1952, where the bike set a six-hour record at more than 100mph - an incredible achievement for the time. 1951 Vincent Black Lightning – 4475.23% 1929 Brough Superior 968cc SS100 – 3023.07% Rare ‘one-of-one’ Black Shadow variant in Chinese Red – 1951 Vincent White Shadow … Original Paint, Owned by E. Paul DuPont. It had a custom frame similar to a Norton Featherbed. This 1916 Henderson Four sold for $112,125. Overview. These bikes are always included in the top 3 , iconic British classics. 1906 Indian Single. In 1948, The Vincent Black Shadow was the fastest naturally aspirated motorcycle in the world. SOLD - 1952 Black Shadow touring.VIN#F10AB/1B/9643. Lot S179. The Vincent Black Shadow 1923 Indian Chief With Princess Side Car Ex-Steve McQueen. Sold for $110,000 – Las Vegas Motorcycle. This is an outstanding example of the legendary Vincent Black Shadow. Bonhams. Bonhams. With a claimed top speed of 125mph, soon born out by road tests, the Vincent Black Shadow was quite simply the fastest road vehicle of its day. The rare Vincent White Shadow sold for almost £300,000 at auction . The Frame# is RC11543B/B and the engine number is F10AB/1B/9643. 5 / 245. Vincent Rapide 998 KYB440 Testing near Sells Green Melksham - Avon Tyres Nostalgia - Duration: 2:35. Lot S15. One of just 76 Series B Shadows produced, this 1949 Vincent Series B Black Shadow sold for $112,125. Buy it Now Price: $$ SOLD $$ Price Range: $112,500 to $116,250 Inquire About this Motorcycle. One of only 15 ever produced, this 1950 Vincent Series C White Shadow was sold for US$111,150 at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in May, 2009.

Vincent Black Shadow motorbike which broke speed record in 1952 sells for £113,500.

1955 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW &1926 SCOTT FLYING SQUIRREL SOLD, £45000 SALE AGREED Year: 1955 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW 1955 MODEL D 998cc Engine 12-volt alternator. Vincent Black Prince and Black Shadow sell for $122,500 at Bonhams Las Vegas By Jim O'Clair on Jan 25th, 2012 at 8:59 am The results of the Bonhams Las Vegas auction that we mentioned earlier are now in, and several of the bikes we featured from the L. Paul Du Pont Collection exceeded pre-auction guesstimates to sell for some amazing prices. The Vincent Black Lightning was a Vincent-HRD motorcycle first built in September 1948 at the Vincent works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, and produced from 1948 to 1952.The bike was a purpose-built factory modified Black Shadow that was then named and produced as the Black Lightning. A …

6 / 245. This Vincent motorcycle is believed to be an un-restored bike! Below, we take a look at the story of his iconic machine. VINCENT Motorcycles, Parts and Literature For Sale: HRD, METEOR, COMET, RAPIDE, BLACK SHADOW, VICTOR, BLACK KNIGHT, BLACK PRINCE, NORVIN, EGLI, GREY FLASH, BLACK LIGHTNING For Sale : Reproduction No. This bike has all correct serial numbers ( F10AB/1B/4257: engine and RC6157B: frame). Deliveries commenced in the spring of 1948 and only around 70-or-so Series B Black Shadows had been made before the Series C's public debut at that year's Earl's Court Motorcycle Show. 42 round rear Miller brake light switches as used on the first 430 postwar 1946/7 Vincents. Richard Busby Restoration. Sold for $105,000 – Monterey.