Vincent Motorcycles: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Vincent - The Complete Story

From its founding in 1928 until its closure 30 years later, Vincent produced some of the finest motorcycles of its time. Models like the Black Shadow, Rapide, and Black Lightning became synonymous with great design, engineering, and exceptional performance.

This book offers a detailed history of the company, tracing its origins in the early 20th century. It covers the design and production of each model made by the Stevenage-based firm. The book includes comprehensive specifications, archival illustrations, and specially commissioned colour photographs, providing a thorough and fitting tribute to one of the jewels of the British motorcycle industry.

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Author:	David Wright
Details:	184 pages, 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.79 in (25 x 20 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	8 illustrated pages in color, 192 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2002)
Series:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9781861265166

Vincent (1945-1980) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Vincent motorcycles from the years 1945-1980. Describes the Vincent Firefly, Egli-Vincent, NorVin, Comet, Meteor, Rapide, Grey Flash, Black Shadow, Black Prince and Black Lightning.

• The 60 period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	172 pages, 10.4 x 7.9 x 0.39 in (26.5 x 20 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	300 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1997)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855203860

The Vincent Black Shadow

The Vincent Black Shadow is a name that resounds whenever classic bikes are discussed. The Vincent company were already advertising their existing Rapide machine as `The world's fastest production motorcycle' when, in February 1948, the Black Shadow was announced with a then unbelievable top speed of 125 mph on pool petrol. It's no wonder that the bike has been a constant source of fascination since that announcement.

Few, however, have defined exactly what comprised a Black Shadow and how today you can spot a genuine one. "The Vincent Black Shadow" explains how the model was originally conceived in secrecy, its development and subsequent production, discussing in depth those features it shares in common with the other Vincent models and those that differentiate it.

Charting the details of the changes introduced in its production life and the modifications in the interests of speed or improved road performance that may have been done to it by generations of owners over the sixty-odd years since production ceased, Tim Kingham offers a lavishly illustrated and essential read for any fan of this iconic bike.

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Author:	Timothy Kingham
Details:	96 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 x 0.47 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 1.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	180 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781445667225