Original Vincent Motorcycle - The Restorer's Guide to Postwar Singles and Twins
Covering all post-1945 versions - the twin cylinder 1000cc Series Vincent B, C and D Rapides, the incredibly fast and sought-after Black Shadow, the Black Knight and Black Prince, and the 500cc Meteor and Comet singles - this book concentrates on the postwar models while also incorporating as essential background a brief account of the birth and early days of the tiny Vincent-HRD concern in Stevenage, which from the beginning was devoted to the manufacture of exclusive motorcycles for the connoisseur.
The postwar Vincent was introduced to the press in April 1946 and production in volume ended less than 10 years later. In that brief period several thousand motorcycles - the world-famous 998cc vee-twins and the 500s - had been built and were serving owners who delighted in their bikes' unique specification and outstanding abilities.
The 1946 Rapide surprised in almost every respect, with its innovative engine, frame and brakes, and a generous use of light-alloy which kept the weight of this 110mph grand tourer down to 500 single levels.
This book, by an acknowledged authority on the marque, deals in minutest detail with post-war Vincents and the many changes in specification and build made during their lifetime. Any Vincent owner, prospective buyer or enthusiast puzzled by conflicting opinions on originality can be confident of finding unequivocal guidance here.
The author has called on factory records and authenticated material to compile a comprehensive study of these charismatic motorcycles, while augmenting the text are more than 200 specially commissioned colour photographs showing carefully selected examples of all models, as well as a number of illustrations provided by the author.
Indispensable for all owners, restorers, buyers and enthusiasts.
| Autor: | J.P Bickerstaff |
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| Ausführung: | 128 Seiten, 30.5 x 23.5 x 1.6 cm, gebunden |
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| Abbildungen: | 250 Farbfotos |
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| Verlag: | Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2009) |
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| Serie: | Original Restorer's Guide |
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| ISBN: | 9781906133146 |
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