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Motorcycles Unlimited

Posting for 5+ years

1955 Vincent Black Prince 998cc Classic Vintage Rare Genuine Ex 'Roy Cross' Bike

Greenford, London

£59,989

Motorcycles Unlimited

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Seller Type
Trade
Posted
2 days ago

Description

WE CAN ARRANGE THE DELIVERY OF THIS FABULOUS HISTORIC MOTORCYCLE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

A VINCENT BLACK SHADOW IN DISGUISE : ) : )

THE MOST PERFECT PRINCE:

Price: £59,989

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A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE VINCENT MOTORCYCLES ON THIS PLANET

Multiple Show Winner
Ex 'Roy Ernest Cross' owned Vincent motorcycle: The Vincent motorcycle 'King Guru' himself

1955 Vincent Black Prince ( Genuine )
Both Original Old Buff Logbooks + latest DVLA V5c
Original registration number: CJM 400

Reg: CJM 400
Date of first registration: 18.06.1955
Date of first registration in the UK: 18.06.1955
Make: Vincent
Model: Black Prince
Year: 1955
Cubic Capacity (cc) 998 CC
Type of fuel: PETROL
Wheelplan: 2-WHEEL
Upper Frame Member / Vin/Chassis/Frame No. RD12749/B/F
Rear frame Member No. RD12749/B/F
Engine number. F10AB/2B/10849
= 1900 Apart ( 100% Correct as from the Vincent factory
Colour: BLACK
Starting method: Kickstart & Electric start

KEEPERS / OWNERS.
Keeper from new: Mr Frank Walker, In Kendal: 18.08.1955

Followed by:

Mr Frank Adams, In Linthorpe , Middlesbrough: 10.07.1959

Mr George Patrick Shorter, In Newcastle Upon Tyne: 20.05.1963

Mr Roy Ernest Cross: 07.12.1964

LAST KEEPER: Mr Kerry D: 07.09.2021

A very beautiful Vincent Black Prince. Original Upper frame member number / Rear frame member number and original original engine number / with original registration number CJM 400.

The bike has its first buff logbook / Second buff logbook and everyone since, lots of documentation from the past with various of photographs.

This Vincent Black Prince is easy to start and is the more comfortable Vincent in the whole series. It has the latest AVO coil over damper fitted which also lowers the bike but has more reserve travel and adjustment than the standard component damper spring.

For those of you who know, the centre stand is very easy to use, even a child could operate it. Everything works and it starts very easily.

Full box file of original ownership registration documents including receipts various related documents and photos from the past to the present.

A full and comprehensive history maintenance 8 part log sheet ( HISTORY FILE ) for Frame number RD12749 and Engine number F10AB/2A/10849 of the Vincent Black Prince with registration number CJM 400
for the new owner to read.

+ the all important latest Vincent H.R.D. Owners Club Official Machine Dating Certificate with its own unique reference number / and Dated 31.05.2020 from Simon / the clubs official Machine Registrar.

Modifications to make life more pleasant:
1 . Front brake conversion to discs with four piston brake calipers.
2 . Francois GROSSET Electric start conversion + ( Bike still has the kickstart fitted if you like to kickstart )
3 . Wider handle bars with slightly larger ( Coned ears )
4 . Alton 12 volt dynamo
5 . Indicators

L@@K at the 4th picture of a similar Vincent Black Prince which was sold as a rusty wreck in bits / parts for £91k by Bonham Auctioneers in the year 2014
( Article from the Daily Express dated Friday June 20 2014 )

Our particular Black Prince 998 CC is not a rusty wreck, our Black Prince is in lovely ready to ride or show condition ( WOW )
Supplied with beautiful hand painted front and rear number plates.

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
Example / Australia £1600 approximately.

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

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Price: £59,989
1955 Vincent Black Prince
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Call the shop / Showroom on [Phone number removed]between 10.30 and 6 or try my 24/7 anytime mobile on [Phone number removed]and ask for Frank.

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

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TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING
We can easily arrange transportation to Japan / Worldwide.
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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]the very best UK motorcycle mover who can be trusted.

Chas Mortimer Transportation for Europe.

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for the rest of the World.

Motorcycles Unlimited
ClassicBike Emporium
24 Medway Parade
Greenford
Middlesex
West London
UB6 8HR

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: 1479329911

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
    1955
  • Mileage
    13,017 miles
  • Colour
    Black
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