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- 1953 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
1953 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
Lot Number: 145
1953 Vincent Series C Black Shadow 998cc
Ex-factory registered Series C Vincent Black Shadow, older restoration to a very high standard. First registered by the Vincent factory from new and complete with a comprehensive history file and RF60 buff log book.
- ESTIMATE: £30,000 - £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 19th April, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
PAR 426
SUMMARY
Ex-factory registered Series C Vincent Black Shadow, older restoration to a very high standard. First registered by the Vincent factory from new and complete with a comprehensive history file and RF60 buff log book.
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 1953 Black Shadow is presented in older restoration condition, restored to a very good standard
- Has run recently but would need some recommissioning before road use
- Originally owned by the Vincent factory from new until 1954
- Still maintains its original engine, appears to have had a replacement upper and rear frame as some point in the 1970's
- Correctly numbered upper frame, rear frame and crank case matching numbers
- UK-registered from new and complete with a large history file containing numerous old MOTs, original RF60 buff log book and other associated paperwork
- Current owner since 2014
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 145
- Make
- VINCENT
- Model
- SERIES C BLACK SHADOW
- Registration Number
- PAR 426
- Frame Number
- RC4295
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- F10 AB 1B 9855
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the venue by 2pm on Monday 20th April.
Motorcycles can be collected from Hangar 4, Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade, SG18 9EP between 9am and 2pm on Monday 20th April
Our transport partner Moving Motorcycles can assist with collection and delivery. Please use the link movingmotorcycles.co.uk/lp/iconic-auctioneers to get a quote
Any motorcycles not collected by 2pm on Monday 20th April will be taken to Moving Motorcycles in Northamptonshire for a fee of £125 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day thereafter.Â
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