Lot details Registration No: Un-Reg Frame No: RC/1/7589 Engine No: F5AB/2/A/5669 cc: 500 MOT Expiry Date: Exempt
Introduced in 1949 and only available in Series C form, the Vincent Comet and Meteor was to the single cylinder motorcycle range, what the Black Shadow and Rapide were to the twins. Conceived as a high speed sporting single, the Comet was built to represent the ultimate stage in the development of the production 500cc motorcycle. Vincent were renowned for their exacting standards and offered many of the same features and refinements from their twin cylinder models on their more affordable single cylinder range. The new models power unit was clearly derived from the twin cylinder models with the rear cylinder being replaced by a frame tie that also supported the four speed Burman gearbox. In most other respects the Comet followed the twin cylinder models, although the brake drums were plain and the Girdraulic spring boxes had only the outer springs. When tested in 1949, the series C Comet was praised for both its excellent handling and braking (thanks to powerful drum brakes), as well as a highly reputable 88mph top speed. The combination proved successful and the Comet was seen as a more refined machine than its rivals, placing it at the forefront of its class.
The example offered dates from 1951 and has formed part of a museum collection in Japan. It is offered in unrestored, original condition with the engine and rear frame numbers (RC/1/7568) matching and with a non-matching, although contemporary 1951, front frame number (RC/1/7589).
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