2005 Shannons Melbourne International Motor Show Auction
Lot
49
1950 Vincent Rapide Black Lightning Motorcycle
Sold: $40,000
Sold
Specifications
| Engine | Twin cylinder, 998cc |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual |
| Body Work | Motorcycle |
| Colour | Black |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
Vincent was a well-established name on the world stage by the early post-war years and the Rapide was recognised as being the world's fastest production motorcycle. A derivation of the Rapide was the Black Shadow Series B & C built between 1948 and 1954 w