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- 1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
Lot Number: 607
1950 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
Matching-numbers, Series C Black Shadow purchased by our vendor at the age of 17 in 1963. Not ridden on the road for last 10 years. The engine turns over with good compression. Still an icon today and sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike.
- ESTIMATE: £35,000 - £40,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
PWL 697
SUMMARY
Matching-numbers, Series C Black Shadow purchased by our vendor at the age of 17 in 1963. Not ridden on the road for last 10 years. The engine turns over with good compression. Still an icon today and sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike.
DESCRIPTION
- During the early 1950s, Vincent were at the top of their game and the Series C Black Shadow represented the pinnacle of British motorcycling
- Capable of 120mph, it was easily the fastest vehicle on the roads in post-war Britain
- Still an icon today and sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike
- This matching numbers example is presented in good overall condition
- Originally shipped new to dealers Kings of Oxford and was sold new with its current registration number
- Our vendor purchased the bike at the age of 17 in 1963, has owned it ever since, and is a lifetime member of the Vincent Owners Club
- Used regularly up until about 20 years ago and not ridden on the road for last 10 years
- Started up about 5 years ago, engine turns over with good compression
- Fitted over the years with Akront alloy rims, upgraded carburettors, a front cylinder head fitted to the rear cylinder, and modified seat stays
- Supplied with an old RF60 'buff' log book, an original Vincent parts book, numerous old receipts, and a Vincent maintenance book
- A small collection of spares included as pictured
- Known and verified by the Vincent Owners Club
- UK-registered from new and complete with a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 607
- Make
- VINCENT
- Model
- SERIES C BLACK SHADOW
- Registration Number
- PWL 697
- Frame Number
- F10AB 1B 4801
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- RC6701B
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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