[{"id": 10460731, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "only the best from @shooker\r\nglorious", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1673547802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10460741, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Davidlee8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673547825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10461007, "authorName": "aintgotnogasinit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aintgotnogasinit/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by aintgotnogasinit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673548832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10461038, "authorName": "sodo-moto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sodo-moto/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by sodo-moto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673548933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10461052, "authorName": "aintgotnogasinit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aintgotnogasinit/", "bidAmount": 8420, "content": "$8,420 bid placed by aintgotnogasinit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673548985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10461215, "authorName": "sodo-moto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sodo-moto/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by sodo-moto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673549564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10461595, "authorName": "Epicmount67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmount67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never have I wanted to so suddenly come into my inheritance. Sorry Mom and Dad!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1673551011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10461656, "authorName": "Talia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talia/", "bidAmount": 9901, "content": "$9,901 bid placed by Talia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673551307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10461777, "authorName": "Drager54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drager54/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Drager54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673551735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10461812, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO, early British and Italian bikes are the most beautiful bikes ever made. The Vincent stands above most of the rest.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1673551887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10462492, "authorName": "markt.stephenson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt.stephenson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rare to a Series A on the market, even rarer to see in such condition and rarer still to be sold by a noted Vincent expert and distinguished member of the VOC", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1673554680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10464037, "authorName": "zagato62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zagato62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1673560469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10465233, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673567619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10465318, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little more background on the 1939 HRD Comet. The previous owner bought this bike in 1955 for daily transportation in his job in Louisiana with an oil company. He later moved to Mississippi State, Mississippi as a Russian professor. I met him at a BMW Rally in the late 70\u2019s. He mentioned owning the \u201cA\u201d. Later I went down and visited him and there it was, next to a Red Rapide! I stayed in contact with him and tried to buy it for 25 years. Finally at age 92, he relinquished it. I brought it back and contacted a friend who had restored several A\u2019s as well as Broughs etc. He said the only thing incorrect were the fenders (cheap alloy) and the tool box. Every nut and bolt were OEM! All the fittings were OEM! I acquired some good reproduction fenders and had most of the sheet metal repainted by noted Vincent paint man: Bones Cooper\u201d. The stainless side panels were polished out and the tank was painted. According to the late Gordon Powell of the VOC this was a red one (tank). The crank was found to be sound, the top-end redone, magneto rebuilt by Doug Wood and new wheels acquired from Central Wheel in UK. The old Dunlops were too rusted and not worth re-plating. It was featured in the AMCA newsletter when I had it at Bike Week in 2013? A lot of the mechanical bits interchange with the post-war bikes. The only thing that was not reconditioned was the Miller generator. Everyone said that its an exercise in futility. Besides, as we know a gentleman does not motor at night. Any questions? Ping me a note. I can help ship anywhere as I have done shipping logistics for years. If the weather would cooperate, I\u2019ll try and get a ride video in too.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1673568497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10465464, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo has been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673570220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10465713, "authorName": "Alyson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alyson/", "bidAmount": 23788, "content": "$23,788 bid placed by Alyson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673573341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10465724, "authorName": "gmd2746", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmd2746/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful \ud83d\ude0d GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673573437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10465744, "authorName": "CollingsBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collingsbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Vincent will be perfect..the owner is a recognized Vincent expert", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673573704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10466549, "authorName": "Lazyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673590307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10466917, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a Vinny, or at least half a Vinny, so I am already \"In Love\". My preference would be for a Velo Venom but I'll take a Comet any day of the week.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673615993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10466999, "authorName": "techbuild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techbuild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous bike !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673617249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10467069, "authorName": "Russell444", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russell444/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Russell444", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673618369, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10467634, "authorName": "rlincoln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlincoln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quote: \"A man who rides a Rapide by day and sleeps under a bridge at night has a full life and should not want for more...\" This may be a pre-war Comet and not a Rapide, but it is still one heckuva a bike. Makes me want to go up into the attic and fetch my pudding bowl helmet and goggles. As a former Vincent owner, this makes me slobber all over the ground.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1673624633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10472291, "authorName": "Gridder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gridder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is it that the rubber knee tank pads are ascue in many photos, is there only one anchoring point? Are the correct pads for that tank?\r\nSounds like a highly tuned machine.\r\nI'm a thumper lover and ride my 58 velo venom about 1K miles a summer, the 500cc single sound is as good as it gets in the motorcycle world.\r\nLovely machine, hope my friend adds it to his collection.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673648167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10472854, "authorName": "markd73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markd73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The knee pads are correct and there is only one mounting screw so they tend to rotate slightly. The nut may need tightening but its normal for a series A.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673651099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10473236, "authorName": "Motoguzzi1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoguzzi1/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Motoguzzi1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673655585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10473539, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gridder As @markd73 noted, there is just one set screw retaining it to the tank. It was one of those things I noticed AFTER I took all of the pictures.\r\nI will say that one of the factory photos showed the same askew, so maybe I could say it's \"factory correct \" LOL! Kind of like your class picture with the cow lick......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673659303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10473992, "authorName": "geodav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geodav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I see a really nice Vincent I\u2019m frequently reminded of an article in one of the classic bike magazines 25 or more years ago about a well known Vincent restorer who lived in a very rural part of Tennessee. He was asked how much it cost to restore a Vincent and he replied \u201cwell you could either send your kid to college for four years or restore your Vincent\u201d.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673667860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10474267, "authorName": "Russell444", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russell444/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Russell444", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673678648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10476775, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geodav That was a friend of mine. he lived in Nashville and later upper-state NY. No longer does Vincents. BTW restoring a Vincent is far cheaper than college tuition now! The A and post war bikes share a lot of internal bits.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1673721634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10477058, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VOC dating certificate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673723070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10478689, "authorName": "motowfo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motowfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What were available from the factory in 39?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673729689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10481010, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motowfo In 1939 The HRD works was at the end of producing motorcycles. 1940 would be the last few.The Comet and twin cylinder Rapides were the only models on offer. I believe the TT Replica racers ( 500CC single) and Meteor had been dropped. With war clouds gathering they knew they would be switching over to war-time production. Of note here. This unit was fitted with TT bars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673788984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10481294, "authorName": "Bzeh3843", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bzeh3843/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bringing a Rapide to a local motorcycle show makes you \u201cthat guy,\u201d which makes me a little uncomfortable. This bike would get you that kind of attention at a Vincent rally and still fly under the radar (somewhat) out for coffee. Add in that it\u2019s Somer Hooker\u2019s bike and this is a really great opportunity for a knowledgeable buyer. I hope it brings a very high price and gets ridden regularly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673793706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10483012, "authorName": "flashvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flashvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that this Vincent has been in the US since at least 1955 and with one owner is reflected in it's originality. UK based machines only later day imported to the US have usually had a harsher environment and heavy use and wear . That the flywheel assembly was found to be in good condition attests to its overall sound condition. These prewar Vincent singles have a lively performance and are in stock tune quicker than the postwar single lighter as well. Rare to see one with such a benign history. Lots of small detailed original jewelry on this machine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673808155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10483380, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bzeh3843 Actually it makes you \" The guy\"! Actually as many years as I've tooled around on twin to meets and events; I've never sensed any \"weird vibes\". Usually people are curious. Sometimes its fun to sit near it and hear other people talk about it. You know \"banned in New Jersey, do 100 in first gear, can't keep tires on them etc..........\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1673809985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10483425, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW The international Vincent Owners Rally will be in California this year. Bikes are being shipped in from all over the world. Still lots of riders in this club. Even though these bikes are old they are still quite roadworthy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1673810175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10483897, "authorName": "Acace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shooker Any significant difference between the Comet and the Meteor?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673812463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10484778, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Acace The Comet was more of a deluxe version of the singles. Stainless side panels on the tank. I believe they may have had a larger carburetor. The first singles as HRDs were called Meteors. They also had some problems with the crankcase castings.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673817251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10485859, "authorName": "Bzeh3843", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bzeh3843/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shooker - thanks for the adjustment. My own insecurities at play. I\u2019m new at Rapide ownership. No other marque instills so much wonder and curiosity.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1673832375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10485884, "authorName": "dinsdale6565", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinsdale6565/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was the bottom end of the engine stripped down and checked? How did you determine the crank was good and did you check and replace the main bearings?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673832836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10488199, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dinsdale6565 The cases were split and all internals were replaced. The crank was true and no play in big end. My guy said leave well enough alone. Especially remembering the bad batch of Alpha crankpins that hit the market once. BTW my guy put about 100,000 miles on an A Twin. I always defer to his judgement on A's. He also races Vincent singles. Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1673891254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10491379, "authorName": "markt.stephenson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt.stephenson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shooker Suggestion: let folks know how many Series A were made--I bet you know approximately. Google search yields: \"Known as a \u201cSeries A\u201d it carries a prestige similar to the rarest Duesenbergs, with only 78 ever built and possibly fewer than 40 in existence today. \r\nMost of the surviving Series A motorcycles are in museums, with only a few coming for sale each decade\" Rare for sure is one in such authentic and excellent condition ready to be ride. Less than 11K total Vincents made compared to 10's of thousands of Triumphs in 50's and 60's.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673903854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10492538, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@markt.stephenson Good question. There were only 78 twins built as HRDs prior to WWII. I think there may have been less than a 1000 singles? I'll have to check my books. The works was pretty much a cottage industry.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1673908971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10492559, "authorName": "AVINTWIN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avintwin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was the Series A Rapides (1000 CC V twin) of which approx 78 were made.. They made many more of the Comets and Meteors", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1673909018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10492586, "authorName": "markt.stephenson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt.stephenson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@avintwin...Yes indeed, I didn't realize the 78 was V-twins but still the question is how many Comets where built? Might be interesting to the buyer whoever that may be:) A quick search of the Vincent Owners Club (VOC) I can't find the answer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673909286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10495738, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a question about the clamps on the rear shocks. These are actually friction dampeners. There are actual slots in the outer tube that allow them to grab or rub on the inner spring case. Clever eh! Hydraulics weren't in frequent use then. Ironically in post war Vincents, the first units did not have hydraulic dampeners or friction dampeners. It was kind of like riding between 2 Pogo sticks for us big guys.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1673975825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10499114, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice day. I poured in some gas and it started leaking out! I disassembled the offending petcock and grabbed another from spares. I had to make one from two. These are different on the A's. \r\nAnyway , it fired up and I took it up the road. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUyKzZWRgXg", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1673992258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10499134, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Current video of it idling after the ride. \r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ2EMRYAYnU", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1673992375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10500192, "authorName": "Honestlen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honestlen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings Somer,\r\nDid you ever receive my two messages ?\r\nLen Ardieta", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1673997213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10500354, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Honestlen Nothing received. You can reach out via the contact button.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673998402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10500814, "authorName": "Classicbritish52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicbritish52/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Classicbritish52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674003060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10501058, "authorName": "ScuderiaRomaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderiaromaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shooker is awesome to deal with. And a fountain of knowledge. I purchased my Ducati Diana on bat from him. Couldn't be happier.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1674005711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10503168, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674058823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10506084, "authorName": "Timetodrive5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timetodrive5/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Timetodrive5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674072928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10506889, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an added incentive to the bidders, if the new owner is not a member of the Vincent Owners Club ( VOC), I will buy your 1st year membership. Well worth it for any Vincent owner but this will get you into the loop with numerous resources and fraternity. \r\nhttps://www.voc.uk.com/", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1674076419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10507277, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674078043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10508085, "authorName": "SteveE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@avintwin I believe somewhere around 458 (standard) Comets were made between 1934 and 1939 - with 58 being built in 1939. I would also recommend the new owner join the VOC and also log onto https://www.vincentownersclub.co.uk/index.php plus buy a copy of \"Back to A\" from the Club Shop. \nGreat bike at this price!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1674081642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10508524, "authorName": "Timetodrive5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timetodrive5/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by Timetodrive5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674085056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10508611, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Epic opportunity here to buy an incredible machine from an incredible @seller @shooker\r\n\r\nSomer is an absolute legend and a gentleman. \r\n\r\nI feel fortunate to say that he and I have been friends for decades and we still talk weekly, comparing notes about these lovely Vincent machines .\r\n\r\nIf you don't know him or haven't met him , here's your chance !! \r\n\r\nI would suggest heading into Nashville and collecting this machine in person , but first getting Somer to take you to his favorite \" Hot Chicken \" restaurant and chow down...\r\nHowever , don't attempt to follow his order with the \" extra extra Hot\".\r\nTrust me on that ..\r\n\r\nI've seen this bike in person and STUNNING is an understatement..\r\nYou won't find another one of these anytime soon ( especially in this condition from a seller like this ).\r\nBid with the highest confidence here ..\r\ncheers \r\nDavid Lee", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1674086092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10510344, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning BaT boys and BaT girls. Greetings from the BaT cave. Today is the day that the HRD goes away. Probably one of the nicest pre-war HRDs in the USA ( maybe world?).\r\n That\u2019s right; I\u2019m dropping the reserve. It is now NO RESERVE! Bid to own. I\u2019m around most of the morning to answer BaT queries. Now as we know in the last few minutes the auctions can go BaT gu*no crazy! Really interested in bidding? Refresh your browser. Don\u2019t experience the dreaded \u201clock up\u201d when you\u2019re trying to cut the countdown tighter than a top fuel car at the National Drags.\r\nIt ain\u2019t over until the BaT lady sings!\r\nNow then the successful bidder should contact me ASAP. I will request a small down payment via PAYPAL. I will give you wire instructions. I like to finish up in 72 hours. I can help immensely with shipping. I coordinate a lot for clients. I also can recommend some overseas shippers for those of you that have contacted me from out of the country. Upon successful transfer of funds, I will send you the negotiated title with your name in it. A separate Bill of Sale with the sale price and all of the pictured literature. The club records were sent to me digitally. When I have your info, I will sign you up for membership in the Vincent Owners Club if you're not a member. There are numerous chapters in the USA and abroad. There is also an International rally slated for California in September.\r\n Thanks for your comments.\r\n\r\n\r\nBID TO OWN! NO RESERVE!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1674132403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10510349, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RESERVE IS OFF !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1674132492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10510534, "authorName": "jmo308", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmo308/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the stuff that dreams are made of. What a gorgeous Vincent!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1674136087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10510721, "authorName": "Scout101Rider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scout101rider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike! \r\nThe new owner is going to be very happy! Reading through the comments are very interesting. The seller is obviously awesome.\r\nThis is definitely the bike of the year so far on BAT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1674138191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10510864, "authorName": "MotorradMV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorradmv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one deserves to set the ceiling for a Comet.\r\nHats off for a magnificent restoration!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1674139854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10510900, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674140272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10511006, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 48750, "content": "$48,750 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674141408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10511505, "authorName": "Masu7161", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masu7161/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Masu7161", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674145617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10511702, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos showing the bike with its prior owner have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1674147242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10511759, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a photo of prior owner. Spry 92 years old. Thanks to BaT for help.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1674147751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10511801, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's another picture in the file now of PO with his Red Rapide after restoration was finished. A friend in Texas had it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1674148030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10511838, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was its previous home.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1674148382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10511909, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674148887, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10513767, "authorName": "markt.stephenson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt.stephenson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let the game begin!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1674157748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10513857, "authorName": "boulder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulder1/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by boulder1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674157918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10513883, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674157990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10513900, "authorName": "markt.stephenson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt.stephenson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boulder1 has a great taste in bikes and plays to win from his history", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10513912, "authorName": "easy0101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easy0101/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by easy0101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158078, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10513925, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10513955, "authorName": "easy0101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easy0101/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by easy0101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10513967, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10513979, "authorName": "easy0101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easy0101/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by easy0101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10513987, "authorName": "VintagePete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagepete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Head to Head - God save the King!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10513993, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10514003, "authorName": "easy0101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easy0101/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by easy0101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10514013, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10514026, "authorName": "easy0101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easy0101/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by easy0101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10514037, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158622, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10514084, "authorName": "Jkemp1942", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkemp1942/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/19/23 for $66,000 to Jkemp1942", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158762, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10514101, "authorName": "markt.stephenson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt.stephenson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow nicely done JKemp42!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674158831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10514113, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "killer bike and killer auction..\r\ncongrats @jkemp1942\r\nthanks for bringing this here @shooker", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1674158872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10514115, "authorName": "shooker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to jkemp1942. Thanks to all for bidding and the comments. Bitter sweet day. It was a fun chase and restoration.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1674158879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10514117, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @jkemp1942! You FINALLY got your BaT vintage bike. Have fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1674158882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10514608, "authorName": "Dadowling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dadowling/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jkemp1942 -where will this comet be residing? I\u2019d love to see it out in the wild! Perhaps at the west coast Vincent VOC gathering in Sept???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674160720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10515814, "authorName": "VinMog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinmog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somer, congratulation on a fine restoration and excellent result.\r\n\r\nJkemp1942. Congratulations on an excellent buy, I know this bike and you will be happy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674166120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10516764, "authorName": "Peter606", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter606/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done , good looking bike , now ride it till it breaks like I do mine \r\nPeter", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1674171409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10516836, "authorName": "czmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/czmx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somer's a friend. I saw this bike at his home a couple months back. It looks better in person than in the pictures (which is usually NOT the case). Great bike. Should'a bought it when I had the chance. Congrats, @Jkemp1942.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1674172130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10517948, "authorName": "Bzeh3843", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bzeh3843/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best auction I can remember. Wonderful seller, wonderful bike and a great new steward.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1674186684, "type": "comment"}]