1951 Vincent Black Shadow **Same Owner 49 Years**

1951 Vincent Black Shadow

Price: US $62,500.00
Item location: Hancock, Maine, United States
Make: Vincent
Model: Black Shadow
Type: Standard
Year: 1951
VIN: F10AB/2B/10856
Color: Black
Engine size: 998
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

I have owned this Vincent since 1967. It is the last of six VincentsI have owned and the last motorcycle from my collection ofBritish bikes which included Ariels, riumphs, SA, tc. I amnow almost 84 years old, t's timeto let someone else appreciate it. It is a series C with a 1955 D engine. Modifications include the following:

*Conversion to 12v w/ 150 Watt Alton generator

*Boyer Bransden electronic ignition

*Brembo hydraulic rear discbrake (Ducati)

*genuine leather covered seat

* 5inch Smiths tachometer (matches speedometer)

*Ducati clutch

* Amal high performance Mark II carburetors

It comes with original underseat tool tray and tools. Also some miscellaneous spares, ooks, anuals, tc. This bike is featured in the novel GREASED LIGHTNING, HE HOLY GRAIL OF MOTORCYCLES, ritten and published by me,the author, signed copy of which goes with it. It is in running condition. To my knowledge the engine has never been torn down.

On Mar-04-16 at 08:53:13 PST, eller added the following information:

On Mar-04-16 at 09:01:41 PST, eller added the following information:

Regarding Shipping WE WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THE BIKE TO A SHIPPING POINT CLOSE TO US.BOSTON,NY,NJ OR PENN.I HAVE USED SHIPMYBIKE FOR SEVERAL OF MY PREVIOUS BIKES THAT WERE CARGO AND THREE WERE FLOWN TO EUROPE.PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.

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