1949 Vincent Rapide Custom – Las Vegas Auction 2013
1949 Vincent Rapide Custom – Las Vegas Auction 2013
This Rapide has been a personal project for the seller for over 20 years and was recently completed in October 2011. The restoration was done with great attention to detail and includes parts from a rare Vincent Lightning and a Vincent Black Shadow. After the restoration no fluids were added. No miles on the rebuilt engine. Overall, the seller wanted to create his vision of the “Ultimate Cafe Racer.” This bike is the end result! Sold with Title Guaranteed.
• Engine built by Tony Mauchan & Sons in the UK (Documented)
• Engine enlarged to 1200CC
• Custom oversized muffs and sleeves
• Custom J&E pistons (9.0:1 compression ratio)
• New front heads, ported, and custom intake manifolds
• New 36mm Mikuni flat slide racing carburetors with spun alloy intake horns
• Custom hand made 1 3/4 stainless steel exhaust pipes with custom muffler
• Custom hand made oil lines re-routed beneath the engine
• Vincent Lightning cams
• ARB magneto ignition with two plugs per cylinder
• Vincent Lightning brake plates (magnesium)
• Vincent Black Shadow brake drums
• Vincent Black Shadow 5″ speedometer
• Solid brass pre-war handlebar levers
• Custom gas tank (approximately 2 gallons)
• Custom chain guard
• Custom leather seat
• Custom fit front and rear fenders with custom braces
• All stainless steel fasteners
• 12 volt total loss lighting system
• Tool box in place of generator
