1951 Vincent CometBritain

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1951 Vincent Comet

A brass Amal carb, a Girdraulic fork, and a 499cc British single—this 1951 Vincent Comet rewards a closer look. An Amelia Island blue-ribbon winner in 1998, it received extensive gearbox, electrical, brake, and suspension work at Big D Cycle in 2024. The black-and-gold paint and polished fenders draw you in, but the mechanical details will keep you standing there. Twenty-eight horsepower has rarely looked this good.

AuctionView on Bring a Trailer
ReserveNo reserve
Mileage188 miles
SourceBring a Trailer
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