1955 Vincent Black Prince

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1955 Vincent Black Prince Project BikeThe motorcycle has undergone a complete Mike Parti engine rebuild and many other items are completed and ready for assembly. The motorcycle is a recent restoration project that the owner lost interest in bike and wantes to move it along in it's current condition and state of affairs.   The Prince is an all numbers matching motorcycle with the VOC documentation as well as an earlier British registration booklet. I also sent off all information to the leading authority on the D Series bikes in the UK and he has also authenticated the bike as well as sending us some past history on it.  This bike was actually the eighth motorcycle built in 1955 and the fourth Black Prince off of the line.  MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE BIKES CONDITION:. Front end is fully painted. restored with all new bushings and fittings ready to be assembled.   

. Front and rear wheel hubs are refinished. with new bearings. axles and spacers.   

. Front and rear wheel rims are rechromed. centers painted and pinstriped with new spokes and nipples.   

. Brake backing plates are restored. painted with new brake shoes. all other hardware refinished and/or new.   

.  Seat needs total resto.  

. Fiberglass parts and gas tank needs to be restored. painted and striped.   

. UFM/RFM frame sections are restored and painted.   

.  New sprocket. old chain.  

.  Steering head assy complete with new 1/4" ball bearings.  

.  Needs tIres tubes & liners.  

. New wiring loom.  

.  Handle bars restored.  

. Crash bars restored.  

.  No battey.

.  Headlight parts need restored.   

. Speedometer restored.   

. Oil lines need restored.   

. Carburetors restored.  

. Horn and brackets need restored.   

. Chain guard restored.

. Nuts. bolts. hardware and some fasteners will have to be purchased.  

 This bike was sent over to the US about twelve years ago all in one piece needing a full restoration. As mentioned. the motor just came out of Mike Parti's shop and is completely done at the tune of $16k invested to make it right. The frame sections are restored as well as a number of sub components such as newly painted forks and the like. The wheels are restored and relaced new with stainless steel spokes. The fiberglass body components are in very good to excellent shape. They have not been painted as of yet. Since the work has been halted. I am now offering it up for sale in its current condition or it can be completed by us on a time and material basis contracted separate from the auction sale.   With regard to the price of the bike. I see no down side at the reserve set. it is a very good deal especially when you compare it to the shoddy basket case Prince that recently sold at the Bonhams auction in the UK for $157k USD. (see below link) Click here: Bonhams : Single family ownership for over 50 years. 955 Vincent 998cc Black Prince Project Frame no. RD12988B/F ( My estimation. I believe the remaining work and sundries needed for this project should not exceed $15k to $20k USD and this is with having in done here in the USA. If the new owner decides to do the work. I believe this can be done at half the price.    The wheels are now built and the items I think will need to be purchased are a new seat. tires. nbsp;chain. petcocks. and some other small bits. Most of the chrome has been redone. but a thorough inspection of every box needs to be done to get a better read on what other expenditures the new buyer may be facing.

Located in Southern California.  

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(NOTE!) This motorcycle is selling in "AS IS. WHERE IS" condition with no warranties or guarantees applied. BILL OF SALE ONLY. NO TITLE!  We will entertain private offers and may consider other classic motorcycles or autos in trade. We accept Pay Pal. bank wire transfer. cash in hand. NOT BY MAIL. as well as other per approved forms of payment. Funds will need to be deposited in our account prior to the release of the vehicle. Full payment is expected within seven working days from the close of the auction.  We reserve the right to end the auction at any time as it is being offered locally as well as internationally. We sell world wide and shipping is not included. We will assist with shipping arrangements and will also deliver the motorcycle to the Los Angeles area for an extra charge of $125. 00. You are welcome to view the motorcycle in person on an appointment basis only. The motorcycle is located in Ojai. CA. which is located approximately 80 miles north of Los Angeles. CA. For more information. please call 805 798-1802.  NOTE: fron Glenn Bator:"MOTORCYCLE INVESTOR NEWSLETTER" by Bator International Inc.  FREE TO ALL! http://www. batorinternational. com/motorcycle-investment-newsletter-free. html Hello everyone. I wanted to let you know that our second issue of our new "Motorcycle Investor Newsletter" is now on line at batorinternational dot com. This is free to everyone that signs up on the website. As a gift. I have decided to give out a link to the magazine so you can take a look at the magazine even before sign up on the website. This is a 40 page on line magazine with really great articles surrounding classic motorcycles. vintage bike and auto racing. auction information and much more. It costs nothing and we hope that you like this issue so much. you will go on our batorinternational dot com website and subscribe so you can receive the next issue! I sincerely hope you enjoy! Glenn Bator  

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