Estimated Price: £10,000 - £15,000
- The Comet was the single-cylinder stablemate to the legendary Rapide and Black Shadow, sharing much of their advanced engineering in a lighter, more manageable package
- Powered by a 499cc OHV single producing around 28bhp, the Comet was capable of speeds approaching 90mph – remarkable performance for a ½-litre machine of the early 1950s
- Built around Vincent’s innovative 'backbone' frame with cantilever rear suspension, the Comet delivered handling and comfort far ahead of its contemporaries. High quality cycle parts, excellent brakes, and refined engineering made it one of the most sophisticated singles of its day
- With production ending in 1955, surviving Comets are increasingly sought after, prized for their usability, rarity, and direct link to the most celebrated British motorcycles of the post-war era
- This older restoration is presented in very good overall condition
- All correct numbers, in good running order and known to the VOC
- Fitted with an Alton electric start system with all its original parts included
- History file included containing various old receipts, old V5 log books, old MOTs, copy manuals and electric starter manuals
- Great example of this British classic
- UK-registered on a current V5C
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