1950 VINCENT COMET 500, MATCHING NUMBERS EXAMPLE, READY TO USE, PX

Why this bike matters

The principal post-war Vincent single, effectively half the V-twin architecture and a highly capable sporting motorcycle in its own right.

• Library rarity: Rare.
• Collector desirability: 5/5.
• Discussion value: 5/5.
• Recognised collector detail: matching numbered components.
• The principal post-war Vincent single, effectively half the V-twin architecture and a highly capable sporting motorcycle in its own right.
• The asking price shown when found was GBP 14995.00.

About this example

This example appears to match the recognised collector detail: matching numbered components. That gives it more interest than an otherwise similar standard example. The seller highlights matching-number wording. These are useful clues, but the photographs and paperwork should still be checked carefully.

Collector Notes

Library rarity: Rare. Model production: 1948-1955. Recognised detail: matching numbered components. Matched from listing evidence: vincent comet.

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