1951 Vincent Rapide 998cc presented today in Concours d'elegance : condition, must be the best one for sale, This Vinny is just drop dead Gorgeous : ) in real life, the pictures really do not express the beauty of this exotic machine. 1951 Vincent Rapide Series C 998cc . This is a superb, all original matching example. Correct matching front and rear frame numbers, original engine with matching crankcase halves. Make: Vincent Model: Rapide Series: C Cylinder capacity 998 CC Taxation class: HISTORIC VEHICLE Date of first registration: 06.01.1951 Date of first registration in the UK: 06.01.1951 Vin/Chassis.Frame No: RC6941 Rear frame swingarm: RC6941 Engine number: F10AB/1/5041 = 1900 Apart = Correct numbered bike as from the Vintcent factory With old buff logbook + latest Colour: BLACK This bike has lived all or most its life up in the 'SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS' Lots of documentation / Bill and reciepts Full and very extensive restoration since 2014 by a highly skilled retired engineer, the bike is like new and rides the same way. Brand new correct Amal Pre-Monobloc Carburetors fitted at great expense very recently. as shown in pictures and YouTube video. The Vincent has covered 79 test miles since a 'No Expense Restoration' to the highest standard. The Vincent story began with Phil Vincents purchase of the HRD name in 1928, initially producing bikes using proprietary engines in his own chassis. Always the innovator by the mid-30s he had developed his own 500cc single and 1000cc twin-cylinder designs that survived until the companies closure in 1955. The big vee twin was the fastest motorcycle in the world at the time and with some astute marketing become the bike everyone aspired to own. The Rapide and Black Shadow range have become some of the most desirable and iconic bikes of the era. px welcome delivery available if you have anymore questions please contact Louis on 07776857044