1950 Vincent Black Shadow
Beautifully restored example

Registration No: TXS 951
Frame No: RC5486B
MOT: Exempt

• Decade-long restoration completed in 2023
• Rebuilt with many new old-stock parts
• Formerly the property of Vincent stalwart Ron Kemp

Vincent Motorcycles was established in 1928 when Phil Vincent bought the rights to HRD Motors Ltd. In 1934, he developed his famous 500cc single and 1,000cc V-twin engines. Vincent subsequently introduced many design features that were far ahead of their time, such as cantilevered rear suspension. In 1949, the HRD name was dropped and the bikes became simply Vincents. The 1,000cc Black Shadow was the fastest production motorcycle in the world at launch and the stuff of dreams for enthusiasts.

The vendor restored this 1950 Black Shadow Series C to its present excellent standard over a decade, completing the work in 2023. Previously the property of Vincent Owners’ Club luminary Ron Kemp, it then passed to David Holder before entering the current ownership complete with new engine crankcase halves. Registered with the DVLA during October, 2023, the Shadow has only been used sparingly since. The Vincent Club inform us that there is a Black Shadow in France with the same frame number. Furthermore, they believe there is an anomaly with this one’s upper frame number, though the club’s representative has few reservations about the rear frame number. We have seen 'TXS 951' running well and believe it represents a very fine example of one of history’s greatest motorcycles. It is offered with the current V5C and an old Dating Certificate.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217