29th Oct, 2025 12:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
c.1951 Vincent Rapide Series C Engine
No Reserve
Sold for £8,050
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: N/A
MOT: N/A
- The property of an enthusiastic Vincent collector
- Appears to have benefitted from some recent work
- Ideal for a Norvin or other kinds of special
Powered by a 998cc overhead-valve V-twin, the Vincent Rapide was produced from 1936 to 1955 and has gone down in history as one of the greatest bikes of its generation. The Series C was introduced in 1948 and notably witnessed the introduction of Vincent's Girdraulic forks, which were more rigid than the more conventional telescopic forks which were then becoming popular. This Series C engine is being offered for sale from the collection of a keen Vincent enthusiast who had several projects on the go. It is not known what work has been done, but it has clearly received some attention in the present ownership. It is to be sold at no reserve, strictly as viewed and with no other parts.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Oct, 2025
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