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Motorcycles Unlimited

Posting for 5+ years

1950 Vincent Rapide Classic Vintage In Chinese Red, Buff Logbook, Correct No's

Greenford, London

£54,989

Motorcycles Unlimited

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Seller Type
Trade
Posted
4 hours ago

Description

WE CAN EASILY ARRANGE TO HAVE THIS STUNNING BEAUTIFUL 1950 VINCENT RAPIDE 1000cc
IN CHINESE RED DELIVERED WORLDWIDE:

1950 VINCENT RAPIDE 1000cc, BUILT TO A VERY HIGH SPECIFICATION:
Concours d’ Elegance.

Vincent Rapide 1000cc in Chinese Red, Engine & Frame Numbers correctly 1900 apart with Club Dating Certificate; Buff Card Log Book from 1957; electric starter fitted but currently disconnected because the last owner didn't like the idea of not being able to push it backwards in gear due to the concealed entrance on a fast road where he lives but the parts are with it to re-connect it if required; beautifully hand made peroiod luggage fitted which could easily be removed if required; Rev Counter and time clock also very nicely fitted and could also be removed if not required; Black Shadow Speedometer; really stunning machine and a proper 'eye full' in red.

Condition: ( Show / Immaculate )

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L@@K at the YouTube video of this fabulous Vincent motorcycle below on this actual EBay advertisement, or just cut and paste the folowing link into your computers browser to WATCH.

[Website URL removed]
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Probably the nicest Vincent you will ever set your eyes on.

Make: VINCENT
Model: RAPIDE
Series: C
Reg: LNA 453
Date of first registration: 24.05.1950
Date of first registration in the UK: 24.05.1950
Registered as: HISTORIC VEHICLE ( Hence free road TAX / + MOT exempt
Cylinder capacity (cc) 1000 CC
Condition: Superb in detail / Starts and rides very well
Vin/ Chassis No. RC4799
Swingarm: RC4799
Engine No. F10AB/1/2899
4799 Less 2899 = 1900 = 100% Correct
Colour: RED
Previous colour when new in 1950: BLACK
Mileage since full rebuild to perfection: 4201 miles
UK Registered as from new with current DVLA V5
Supplied with early Buff Logbook

Starting method: Kickstart ( Very easy to start )
+ Electric start when hooked up and connected.

Professionally restored by a former: KEEPER

BRING YOUR SUNGLASSES TO STOP THE GLARE : ) : ) : )

DOCUMENTS: etc
Latest DVLA V5c
Ignition key
Early buff logbook R.F.60
Showing various keepers in: Norfolk / Hertfordshire / Surrey / also shows Conway Motors in 1964
Declaration of exemption from MOT V112 Certificate
The Vincent "H.R.D." Co.. Ltd. WORKS ORDER FORM Build sheets
Certificate: "The Vincent - HRD - Owners Club" ( DATING CERTIFICATE ) Signed by the Machine Registrar
Various old M.O.T.s
Various photo's X 5
+ Old Photo showing LNA 453 which was supplied by a member at the V.O.C
showing a gathering of what looks like some members from the distant pass.

ELECTRIC START: Includes.
INSTRUCTION BOOK: From Fracois GROSSET, Ref: Electric start manual.
as fitted on this actual machine. ( The electric start has been disconnected but can be easily reconnected )

L@@K at You Tube video of the VINCENT Below

Part exchange welcome, Delivery can easily be arranged by us anywhere for a fee, All payments, Please call first as we are open by appointment.

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WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
Example / USA / Australia / Canada / Japan / approximately £1600

We use Andrea at Shippio. com for all Worldwide deliveries, they are based in Northamptonshire in the UK, this is the firm
that Jay Leno uses for TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING
We can easily arrange transportation anywhere just ask.

UK Delivery: Call
RGC Motorcycle Movements based in Eastwood Notts and run by our very good friend Gary C for all
UK mainland deliveries. Call: [Phone number removed]Gary is the very best UK motorcycle mover who can be trusted.

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VEHICLE ENQUIRIES:
Call the Bike Shop / Showroom on [Phone number removed]between 10. 30 and 6pm, or try the 24/ 7 most times mobile
number on [Phone number removed]and ask for Frank.

Part exchange possible, Delivery can easily be arrange, Viewing by appointment only.

Email: [Email address removed. Click Email button to contact us.]

Motorcycles Unlimited
ClassicBike Emporium
24 Medway Parade
Greenford
Middlesex
West London
UB6 8HR
We are two miles away from the famous Ace Cafe in West London.

V5 Registration Document

About Us:
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Motorcycles Unlimited has been established since 1983, we are keen buyers and sellers of most classic motorcycles, Absolutely Anything considered, we have a very good collection and delivery service, Part exchange always welcome just call [Phone number removed] for more details, or ring our 24/7 day a week mobile [Phone number removed]Frank is the person you need to talk to, or email us at [Email address removed. Click Email button to contact us.]

( Please note that we will only respond to emails enquiries from prospective customers who supply a Full telephone number )


Warranty:
As stated when sold.

Trade prices are considered on some of our vehicles.

Terms and Conditions:

All motorcycles will be (PDI) checked over inspected prior to leaving our shop. No PDI supplied on a Trade sales. Please note that we will only respond to emails enquiries from prospective customers who supply a full landline and mobile telephone number, All forms of payments accepted, Debit Cards, Cash, Cheques, Bank Transfers, £200 secures any bike ( IMPORTANT PAYMENT TERMS ) Deposits and balances over the phone can only be made by Debit card payment, We do not take Credit card or PayPal payments due to the cost involved, please call for more details on [Phone number removed]Most times or call our 24/7 Days a week mobile 07973 11-12-13 anytime, ( PLEASE NOTE WE ONLY OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ) just ask for Frank or email us at [Email address removed. Click Email button to contact us.] ( Please note that we will only respond to emails enquiries from prospective customers who supply a telephone number )

Opening Hours:
Mo: 10:30 AM to 06:30 PM
Tu: 10:30 AM to 06:30 PM
We: 10:30 AM to 06:30 PM
Th: 10:30 AM to 06:30 PM
Fr: 10:30 AM to 06:30 PM
Sa: 10:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Su: Closed

Why buy from us?
* We are established for over 38 Years in business we are not complicated and are easy to deal with.
* All payments taken Debit Card / Transfer / Cash, We do not take PayPal or Credit Cards
* All bikes are Valeted and serviced to a very high standard.
* £200 Deposit Secures Any Motorcycle. Please call Shop [Phone number removed]or Mobile [Phone number removed]
* First class Delivery and pickup Service from any where in the Country or the World. Just call us

Ad ID: 1483574580

VAT number: 972834976

Exact specification may vary from the details on this page. Please contact the seller to reconfirm any details before purchasing. See Terms & Conditions for further information.

Overview

Performance

  • Year
    1950
  • Mileage
    4,201 miles
  • Colour
    Red
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