[{"id": 3526367, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! We need a riding video. One with the speedometer pegged at 150! Beautiful bike.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565267116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526379, "authorName": "flal79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flal79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unreal. I've always dreamed of owning this classic. Doesn't get any better.\r\nThanks BAT for bringing this to auction so mere mortals can dream.\r\n@DollyGolly: Best of luck with the auction. It has to be traumatic letting this go.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565267381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526392, "authorName": "thebondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebondo/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by thebondo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565267683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3526401, "authorName": "pupmiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pupmiller/", "bidAmount": 19510, "content": "$19,510 bid placed by pupmiller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565267867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3526405, "authorName": "flal79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flal79/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by flal79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565267897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3526408, "authorName": "flal79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flal79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want to be able to claim \"I Bid\" on a Black Shadow...\r\nBest of luck to all on this beauty.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1565267954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526415, "authorName": "FlatSixShooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatsixshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the holy grails of motorcycles. \r\n\r\n GLWS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565268092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526418, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Magnificent...\u2026..\r\nIf the name Borough Superior also means something click on this link. http://www.broughsuperiormotorcycles.com/models/super-sports-100/introduction", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565268132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526421, "authorName": "pupmiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pupmiller/", "bidAmount": 50019, "content": "$50,019 bid placed by pupmiller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565268211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3526492, "authorName": "Drew251", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drew251/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565269777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526580, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To steal an 'old-line': \"When you say 'Black Shadow' you've said it all!\". This Vincent is probably the most iconic motorcycle on the planet...ever!\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1565271900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526597, "authorName": "Seaway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And for your soundtrack you can always have this playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGOs1a1lOk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565272306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526621, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can think of nothing more fun than bombing around the Bay Area on this gorgeous bike. No freeways...just the back roads. GL.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565272766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526648, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ahhhhh the black shadow! The bathing suit bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565273238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526654, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you imagine doing 150 mph on a motorcycle...Now do it laying down...Now do it laying down in a swimsuit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565273281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526692, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Grail stuff for the 1% that are not only filthy rich, but also into vintage motorcycles,........look at that 4th bid.......and it's a premium listing.\n\nAnd sad to think about how little it'll probably get ridden )-:", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565274026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526746, "authorName": "WillotheGlen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willotheglen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am putting a few candles on the altar with my lottery ticket right now\u2026", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1565275300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526828, "authorName": "Triplicate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplicate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't this the fastest street legal stock vehicle one could purchase in 1951?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565276702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526852, "authorName": "bleeder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleeder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unicorn.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565277093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526895, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't ride a motorcycle.\r\n\r\nBut if I did ride a motorcycle, it would be this motorcycle.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1565277913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526950, "authorName": "Al_Al", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/al_al/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caymanorcarrera\r\n\r\nOld Vincent guys do tend to ride them.\r\n\r\nI went to a vintage bike show up here in Canada last weekend and amongst the 50 or so vintage bikes, there were 5 Vincents, the majority of which were ridden to the show. There was even what seemed to me a Black Shadow with a hand-shifter! \r\n\r\nhttps://scontent.fymq1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/67544157_2437030749859709_5435701551731572736_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_oc=AQm5KsehZKniLKy7Tn7S6DYX9Xf5QO3aTsho8_YDcJyodLIqVjKxCsqUd7l0E4Wa0Ps&_nc_ht=scontent.fymq1-1.fna&oh=fbc4766dd706dea08cc0c8624ee02aad&oe=5DDB4F88", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565278929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526983, "authorName": "kverma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kverma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely Series C Black Shadow! Ontario Canada has some really nice and historically important Vincents.\r\n@Al_Al - That was likely a Series D Black Shadow with the hand operated centre stand. Beautiful bike!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565279285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526999, "authorName": "kverma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kverma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a nice start up video on a Black Shadow\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYJc0FkaU2c\r\nThe sound of the engine starting at 5:39 is epic. Love the movement of the chronometric tachometer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565279601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527010, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys, just as the Aston Martin DB6 now on auction on BaT now is not the James Bond 007 car (that was the prototype DB5 built from a DB4), this is not the Rollie Free \"bathing suit\" model Vincent used for the LSR. That was a Black Lightning full race model. So how many more mentions of \"flat out in a bathing suit\" might we expect in the next two weeks here...?\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, too many.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565279825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527036, "authorName": "highmiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highmiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you ever seen the photo of the guy in the bathing suit... \r\nSorry Dave...\r\nBaT hits another home run with this listing.\r\nThere is something spectacular about how this model is both an engineering and aesthetic high water mark.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1565280365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527035, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get it before Jay Leno does.\n\nCan some Vincent boffin please explain what the articulated arm behind the shifter does?\n\nThanks in advance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565280653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527118, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD my understanding is that Rollie was riding a ported and polished,modified Vincent Black Shadow. Eventually the factory model offering called The lightening which they produced very few of. This is referenced by multiple sources and places on the internet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565282021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527172, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slam105 Definitely an iconic bike but the most iconic would surely be Lawrence of Arabia's Brough Superior SS100. \r\n\r\nTo my eyes, the front wheel/tire combo is too small in the fender, and the back too big. Pretty easy fix though. \r\n\r\nLovely bike. Best of luck to all participants.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565282859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527190, "authorName": "Honest_Karl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honest_karl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aridgerunner, not this Vincent, but another one in a drive-on the-left country smoothly effortlessly pegging the speedo at 90mph.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8k1598wHZ0\r\n\r\nOne parked across the street from me, Providence, Rhode Island, mid-sixties, was owned by a girl named \u201cGeorge\u201d who was tougher than", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565283182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527242, "authorName": "prufrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prufrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Admittedly, I won't be buying this, nor probably any Vincent in my lifetime. Not only can I not scrounge the shekels for the purchase, but I am simply not worthy of such a magnificent thing. But I do appreciate their existence.\r\n\r\nFor the geeks among you, here is my buddy Steve's Vincent, being run for analysis. This is fun just for the absolute joy of hearing that motor roar through the gears. It's a sound that is just remarkable, and singular. Check it out at 3:30 on....\r\n\r\nAnd this particular Vincent gets ridden at Bonneville, flat-out. Granted, it gets out there on a trailer, but is no queen. Listen to what it can do:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6SpCobouDc", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565284267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527257, "authorName": "eddiedout", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiedout/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "r e rollie free -\r\nhttps://thevintagent.com/2017/09/02/flat-out-the-rollie-free-story/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565284397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527278, "authorName": "eddiedout", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiedout/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "speaking of Lawrence: Brough vs. Bristol 'race' recreation -\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3IP3joEUqs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565284753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527371, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe the most iconic motorcycle of all time. In the mid 1960's it was the one everyone knew about but few had seen. Of the bikes I had seen at that time my favorite was the Royal Enfield Interceptor 750. I still think of them on occasion as i wind up selling my last three Triumph triples. Thanks for posting us us mere mortals lusting!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565286382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527465, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What all those new cafe-bike builds aspire to be, if they hadn't lost the plot. Yes, no mere 'cafe' bike here, more like 5-star Michelin Guide. I was at a motorcycle road-race in Calgary decades ago. DuHamel the Younger was racing and Pascal Picotte among some good Canuck riders. A Vincent Black Shadow arrived on the public road just beyond the fence, suddenly no-one was watching the race!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565287434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527738, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Vinny 1,000 Black Shadow ...... What is there to say?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565289335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527786, "authorName": "jagracer15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagracer15/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by jagracer15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565289803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3527963, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565291163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527968, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome:\r\n\r\nLawrence's Brough may be 'iconic', if it was still around...Lawrence being killed on that Superior kind of puts it in the wrong \"icon category\"(?).\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565291206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3528179, "authorName": "Noprisoners", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noprisoners/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Factory wheels would be 20 inch in the front, 19 in the rear. The rear fender has a hinge and pivots up, like opening a trunk, so one can service the rear tire if needed. There is also a stand directly under the engine which allows one to raise the front wheel off the ground for servicing. The starting procedure for the Black Shadow is a work of art in itself.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565292760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3528420, "authorName": "eastbayexotics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eastbayexotics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I heard of one of these getting discovered in RICHMOND CA. The guy went to look at a buick gs400 rag and this bike was in the yard under a lean too. The guy got both for 10grand. The deals are out there, just not on these bikes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565294427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3528793, "authorName": "Affenschmidt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affenschmidt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Al_Al, that's not a hand shifter. It's the lever for a center stand from a Series D Vincent, which a few owners have put on Series C bikes like the one you saw/photographed. Series D stands are much easier to use than the stock rear stand, so it's a very sensible modification.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565297348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3528821, "authorName": "thebondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebondo/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by thebondo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565297566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3528860, "authorName": "Affenschmidt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affenschmidt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimijimi, the articulated arm of which you speak--you mean the one between the shifter and the kickstart lever, yes?--holds the footpeg.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565297841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529076, "authorName": "J.B.2.1.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.b.2.1.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just for the joy of it.\r\nhttps://www.topgear.com/videos/top-gear-tv/great-train-race-part-14-series-13-episode-1\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yw2yKNLEPc\r\nIt's so awesome!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565300409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529126, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this bike in pieces at Mike White's house once. He was restoring it. It was one of those pieces that shouldn't have been restored and he said so BUT.... the customer is always right. The then owner liked them \"shiny\". Mike's work was really good. He had a lot of experience on them. These are one of the most rideable classics out there. Brakes are good. Gobs of torque and very smooth.The Thornton suspension tames them even more. They were orgianlly sold with 20/19 wheel set up. However they also came with 19/19 and 19/18 set up. I've ridden them for years.\n I have people ask me \"How can you ride something like that?\" (implying value). I always say \"How could I not?\"", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1565301597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529137, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Affenschmidt; \n\nThis is the area I was asking about but I was referring to the small diameter rod with a joint in it. In picture 31the joint shows in front of the large hex cap that I believe is the oil filler. It seems to go to the same casting as the foot peg mount.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565301827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529231, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bo Hopkins and James Garner would approve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565304091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529260, "authorName": "Affenschmidt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affenschmidt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, I think I see what you're talking about. I'm not sure what it is, though it looks more like a cable than a rod to me. Fortunately, there are people in this thread who know more than I do. (BTW, the oil filler is next to the gas cap--that hex cap is an inspection cap, I think for the kickstart quadrant.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565304661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529339, "authorName": "RobertAngelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertangelo/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by RobertAngelo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565307799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3529341, "authorName": "RobertAngelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertangelo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Grail. Good luck bidders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565307860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529441, "authorName": "Honest_Karl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honest_karl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Al_Al, @Affenschmidt, @jimijimi\r\nThere\u2019s a photo of this area on a Rapide at:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/1948-vincent-series-b-rapide-zmyz12jfzbea\r\n\r\nClick on the thumbnail to enlarge it and it\u2019s labeled \u201cThe transmission gear indicator near the right footpeg.\u201d\r\n\r\nYou can tell I\u2019m not one of the people in this thread who know Vincents because I can\u2019t figure how you\u2019d see if from the saddle or when else it would be useful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565311020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529770, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Honest_Karl, my thought as well. Might be there to adjust the gear shift linkage and not meant to be seen from the saddle. The 1,2,3, and 4 numbers would seem to correspond to the transmission gear selections. Maybe one of the Vincent folks will jump in and confirm or deny here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565321533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529787, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The gear indicator isn't unique to Vincent. My 1952 Indian had a similar feature.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565322437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529820, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also had one on my 1964 Norton", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565324131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529929, "authorName": "BomberODavid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bomberodavid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'More torque than an F-111 at takeoff.'\r\nH S Thompson", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1565342543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530044, "authorName": "raybrandes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raybrandes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn! I wish I could have this!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565354530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530053, "authorName": "WKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful cycle and very rare cycle!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565354718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530124, "authorName": "bentleyboy29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyboy29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold a Herb Harris restoration years ago to Bruce Canepa, absolutely the the best \u2018eye candy\u2019I ever had...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565356322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530162, "authorName": "metropical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metropical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beauty! \r\nSaid James, \"In my opinion, there's nothing in this world\r\nBeats a '52 Vincent and a Redheaded girl.\r\nNow Nortons and Indians and Greavses won't do.\r\nOh, they don't have a Soul like a Vincent '52.\"", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1565357310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530411, "authorName": "rick2184", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick2184/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Years ago I read about a guy buying one of these sight unseen. When it arrived from the seller in India, it was in it's orignal shipping container. Zero miles on it. Wow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565362866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530486, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last time I was at MOMA in NYC one of these was on display (part of the permanent collection?) next to a Ferrari 166. I hate to say it but that was the only time I ever saw one in person (they are a wee bit rare). Ooohh to have one of these and a Brough Superior and a full head of hair again", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565364704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530538, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever owns this marquee needs to get off their butt and RESURRECT THIS COMPANY, and more like Triumph than the new Nortons (unrelaible) and Brough Superiors (never seen). They are just too legendary and loved to remain a memory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565365965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530560, "authorName": "soup2nuts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soup2nuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The AC Cobra of motorcycles and the pinnacle to any bike collection,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565366166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530599, "authorName": "Danczak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danczak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This transcends all eras. Even younger generations like myself know this legendary bike. The fact that my generation is all about instant gratification and has zero attention span, but will stop and learn about this bike,speaks volumes. 1", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565366911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530626, "authorName": "crosscountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosscountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome bike. This is a close as I come to riding one:\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzx5mB9SRk0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565367531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530683, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rod in picture 31 is the gear shift indicator. It actually goes directly to the transmission and can be use for shifting. The rest of the linkage articulates under the cover to the gearshift lever. The cable that enters the back of the cover there is the compression release. To save wear on the KS splines (and your knees) one eases it over TDC and then kicks. An art to finding the rear cylinder's compression and then kicking it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565368824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530692, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldJagMan The company has been resurrected several times. It never took off.The last time they used Honda RC51 engines. Closest you can come today is to a Godet Egli. You can actually buy most of the parts as reproduction. Build your own !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565369009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530759, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shocker Wow! I thought Egli was gone decades ago! Seems that 30k euro gets essentially a continuation bike. Many thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565370222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3530787, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nope! ERROR! NOT the pricing on the website. Too bad... Back to the auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565370700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3531831, "authorName": "FlatSixShooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatsixshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Said James, \"In my opinion, there's nothing in this world\r\nBeats a '52 Vincent and a Redheaded girl.\r\nNow Nortons and Indians and Greavses won't do.\r\nOh, they don't have a Soul like a Vincent '52.\"\r\nWell he reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys.\r\nHe said, \"I've got no further use...for these.\r\nI see Angels on Ariels in leather and chrome,\r\nSwoopin' down from Heaven to carry me home.\"\r\nAnd he gave her one last kiss and died.\r\nAnd he gave her his Vincent.\r\nTo Ride.\r\n\r\n\r\nSean Rowe", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565378734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3531870, "authorName": "Affenschmidt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affenschmidt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought that what @jimijimi meant was what looks, in picture 31, like a threaded rod that starts near the knob on the end of the gear indicator/hand shift lever and runs back just above the kickstart cover to behind the foot peg hanger. Zooming in, it looks more like a cable, but I can't make out what it could be. If he meant the gear indicator lever, I've spent some thought in the wrong direction...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565379039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3531988, "authorName": "FlatSixShooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatsixshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, not Sean Rowe but Richard Thompson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565379866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3532202, "authorName": "tintinmilou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tintinmilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas\". All Hunter Thompson fans should be fighting hand over fist for this!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565381520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3532669, "authorName": "LondonLion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonlion/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by LondonLion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565385673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3532929, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Affenschmidt That is a cable. It actuates a compression release or valve lifter. Pretty essential on older 4 stroke motorcycles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565388972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3532977, "authorName": "Affenschmidt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affenschmidt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somer, what I'm looking at is below the compression release cable (Joshua M-S here). That is the compression release cable that's running past the end of the dynamo to a fitting on the crankcase, yes? I don't approach my father in Vincent-savvy...anyway, what I thought was the original subject of jimijimi's question appears, in picture 31 without zooming, to have a nut right above the flathead screw toward the top of the the kickstart cover and runs along the flange that holds the footpeg hanger. Maybe I'm seeing things?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565390314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3533011, "authorName": "emark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just WOW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565391542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3533226, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seaway or the original: https://youtu.be/j0kJdrfzjAg", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565398763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3533451, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Affenschmidt et. al. -\r\n\r\nI see now that the rod I had asked about does drive the pointer for the gear positions. What an amazing engineering touch even if it's not visible to the rider. Maybe his wingman is supposed to relay the information by semaphore or some such.\r\n\r\nThere will always be an England!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565405640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3534399, "authorName": "tomgrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomgrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Affenschmidt et. al. The rod mentioned is part G81 \"Indicator Lever\". It attaches to the end of the Gear Ratchet Shaft that puts the gear selecting mechanism in motion. I reach down and grab the Indicator Lever to put the transmission in neutral when I'm at a stop light. No need to look down, you get used to it. \r\n\r\nI'm hoping to see a photo of the number stamped on the left side rear frame lug where the rear axle attaches. It should match the number stamped on the steering head on the upper frame member.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565460146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3534422, "authorName": "FivePens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fivepens/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by FivePens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565460868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3534515, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimijimi There is a slight notch in top of gear box cover above neutral. You look down and you can see where the indicator is. I learned along time to find neutral as I approached the stop. A lot easier then as opposed to being stationary.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565464397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3534728, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 31 For me ,one of the most beautifully framed V-twins ever designed. A rolling masterpiece I never tire of looking at, when I get the rare chance", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565474272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3534826, "authorName": "LondonLion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonlion/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by LondonLion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565479954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3535059, "authorName": "San_Jose_Scot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/san_jose_scot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the late \u201870\u2019s a friend brought one of these home. We were all excited to try riding the legendary Black Shadow. It handled terribly. We were all disappointed. Steve\u2019s step father hears us bad mouthing the bike. He built and rode choppers. He walks over to the bike and sits on it and wiggles his butt. Gets off and grabs the rear wheel and give it a shake, looks at Steve and says, yep. \r\n\r\nHe pulls off the rear swing arm, turns down two copper bushings and slides them in, and puts the swing arm back on. \r\n\r\nWe are all standing there watching him. Maybe took him three hours. He never rode the bike. Sits back on it and does his butt wiggle again. Tells Steve to ride it. \r\n\r\nSteve come back just beaming. We all tried it again and it was magical. It handled and the torque was addictive. For such a big motor it was not a big bike. \r\n\r\nSteve\u2019s stepfather taught us that long time owners get used to slow degradation and with a little bit of effort the original magic can be brought back. \r\n\r\nSteve has gone through maybe 100 motorcycles. Still has his Black Shadow, original paint and seat, warts and all.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1565495877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3535313, "authorName": "m3m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of comments..... but no one really addressing the condition, authenticity of parts or actual condition of THIS bike. Lots of nostalgia.... but doesn't any one plan to ride this bike?\r\n\r\nNo start up video.... does it even run?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565534756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3535424, "authorName": "misterlou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterlou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the \"Thornton Suspension System\"?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565539745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3535524, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Triplicate: I think you're right, regarding the fastest 1951 anything. What could get near it? Let's review:\n\nUS: No Vettes have been built yet. Cunningham is still racing Cadillacs... so do you think you're going to run with this in a Series 62 Caddy or a Harley Big Twin? not even close.\n\nGB: Lotus isn't quite off the ground and Aston Martin doesn't have David Brown's bank account. The XK120 Jag is pretty strong, but it's not getting there either. Nor are any Triumph or Norton twins. Allard? a Cadillac engined J2 is pretty swift, but given the aerodynamics, I still can't figure out what speed contest would leave it besting the Vincent. Not with that suspension...\n\nGermany: neither the Benz 300 or the BMW six are gonna touch it, never mind Porsches with 50 hp or 500 cc BMW motos.\n\nItaly: Ferraris have around 2 liters and all the bikes have 1 cylinder, Lamborghini was making tractors, and Alfa and Lancia weren't making anything super fast for the street, although F1 was beginning its postwar arms race...\n\nJapan was making Austin knockoffs and Korea had bigger problems in '51... so, am I forgetting anything? No, having thought about every possible challenger, the Black Shadow had to be the fastest thing with license plates when new.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1565545774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3535787, "authorName": "Hammerchiro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerchiro/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by Hammerchiro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565560173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3535893, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@misterlou Thornton suspensions system was developed in the 90's by a rider. He went to S&W and they looked at things. Front was over sprung / under dampened. They redid it. On the rear, they came up with stouter springs. You use a McPherson strut compressor to instal on rear. I know some folks who vintage race Vincents and love them. I use it on a bike and it is quite nice.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565565190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3536163, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We all know BaT \"arrived\" as a legitimate enthusiast auction site a few years ago. But nothing solidifies that legitimacy like featuring a Vincent Black Shadow amongst the listings.\n\nBravo.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1565585317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3536284, "authorName": "m3m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So where is the owner?\r\n\r\nStart up video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565609351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3536349, "authorName": "Islandoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/islandoc/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by Islandoc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565614053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3536624, "authorName": "LondonLion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonlion/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by LondonLion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565622282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3536824, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holds the same place of honor among motorcycles as does a Bugatti Type 35 or Ferrari GTO among cars. . No matter WHAT someone else is riding, they would stop and stare when this bike goes by. \r\n\r\n It is, very simply, perfect. Don't be fooled by the pristine look of this bike; the provenance shows it has been ridden....a lot. Look at the the speedometer, the numerals have a patina that I wish could talk and tell me about the rides that Archie took when he bought her in Pasadena for $450.00 two years after I was born. At the price she commands, she will go to a conservator to ensure she'll be around another 70 years. I hope she still gets ridden; I'm more than willing to volunteer!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565626893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3540330, "authorName": "Moraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dream bike.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565708470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3543941, "authorName": "m3m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NO owner responses?\r\n\r\nSo why does the letter from HRD say the frame and chassis do NOT match, which was then crossed out in pen by someone else?\r\n\r\nThis needs to be addressed.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565782852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3544341, "authorName": "ipc838", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ipc838/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44, RE Jaguar XK120, period tests had it at 124.6mph, making it virtually identical, but that was the fastest road car (?) and just goes to show you the dominance of beautiful, fast British vehicles of the time! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565792658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3544690, "authorName": "Dollygolly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollygolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love all the memories and stories. We inherited this fine machine and do not feel worthy enough to lay hands on her to figure out how to start her. When Dave Molly serviced the bike in April 2019 he \u201ctickled the carbs and fired on first kick\u201d. I included the service receipt page with that quote highlighted. Dave\u2019s service receipt is very detailed, like his work. Would you like me to copy the pages and post the whole receipt with details? In a nutshell he didn\u2019t find anything of substance, mostly cleanup after many years of storage. Let me know if anyone needs more info. Keep the stories going!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565799010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3545962, "authorName": "Dollygolly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollygolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The crossed out line on the Certificate of Authenticity reads\r\n\"This Vincent has had a replacement engine*/frame* fitted at some time\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565810705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3547356, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ipc838; indeed, you cited the very car I called out as close in performance. So when both are wound out, the Jag is right there with the Vincent. But although very few riders are going to really launch a black shadow in 2019, plenty did in 1951. And if you did, you\u2019re gonna show that Jag your taillight. Timed runs at the Blackpool Sprints in the 1960s showed the Vincent at about 6 flat seconds to 60 and a quarter mile in the 14s. That\u2019s about what my 1995 BMW 540i can do. I don\u2019t think an xk120 can run with my old Bimmer. Certainly, the couple of E types and Mk2s I\u2019ve driven aren\u2019t harder accelerating. I\u2019d love to have enough money to try this theory out in reality, and not just extrapolate as I have. \r\n\r\nIn 1951, the fastest actual road car was probably some CA hot rodder\u2019s 32 Ford with a Caddy ohv V8 :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565819211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3548180, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting to try to think of anything faster than this in 1951. I'm coming up empty-handed, or headed, on that, too. Were Brough Superiors still built at that time, or were they only prewar bikes? Regardless, I don't think there were any motorcycles or cars with the performance of a Black Shadow, unless you count their Black Lightning, the same bike but even hotter performance. \r\n\r\nJust think, in 1951, Ford flatheads were the hot engines for rodders, Cadillac OHV engines were yet to come (I'm fairly sure) and Hemi-head Chryslers, same thing. (correct if wrong) SBCs were four years off, in 1955, and when they arrived they were only 265ci... it really WAS the Dark Ages. I keep thinking I'm overlooking something obvious, but I guess not. Did Maserati build anything at that time faster than a Shadow? I wonder. Probably not.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565839423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3548350, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jim: the OHV Caddy \r\n331 cid V8 arrived for \r\n1949, and the Hemi Chrysler arrived for 1951. Both excellent motors and heralding a new era of horsepower. But I can\u2019t see a big Cad or Chrysler getting anywhere near a 14 second quarter mile in 51.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565858921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3548355, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And as for Maserati, the A6GCS was a sweet little sports racer, but although I can\u2019t get a quoted top speed, it has 2 liters and 120 hp. Not gonna run with Vincent.\r\n\r\nMy coworker said, \u201cwhat about the Bugatti type 101?\u201d\r\n\r\nThey built seven of them, and two or three were supercharged. This brought the HP up to Jaguar levels if you believe the quotes. What I can\u2019t find is anyone quoting a top end over 100 mph for any version of the 101. A Veyron of its day, it wasn\u2019t.\r\n\r\nI\u2019m off to bed, probably going to dream about chasing a Vincent with the Blue Train Bentley, or an SSKL Benz :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565859624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3548403, "authorName": "m3m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dollygolly:\r\nIn my correspondence with the Vincent HRDOwner's club I have been informed that the certificate is an outdated type that has been replaced with a new type that requires the owner to submit photos of stamped serial numbers. From the photos you have supplied, there is a missing number that is required in order to determine if ALL numbers match and that is the RFM: rear frame number. They have sent me a photo of where that is to be found and I would like to ask you to provide this info.\r\n\r\nHow do I send you an e-mail with this photo so that you can take a pic of this bikes UFM?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565868152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3548679, "authorName": "jhorton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhorton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a fine motorbike,\r\nA girl could feel special on any such like,\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5V0RkCIaXo", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565876417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3548874, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Black Shadow is -- to my eyes at least -- industrial design as art at its absolute best.\r\nWhat an ornate beauty -- almost too pretty to ride.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565879638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3551388, "authorName": "Dollygolly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollygolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "m3m Thank you for pointing out the missing frame number. I have submitted two photos of the matching UFM and RFM numbers to BAT and they should be uploaded asap.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565906026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3551536, "authorName": "Dollygolly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollygolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "UFM and RFM pictures are now posted. Thank you again m3m. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Dave Molloy also is a great source of info on this bike and graciously volunteered to answer questions if needed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565910165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3552079, "authorName": "dolfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dolfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thx to @jhorton for posting what some may consider trite or redundant, however IMnot soHO, necessary for any Vincent auction.\r\n\r\nRespectfully, I would like to add what for me is a slightly cleaner, higher energy version of the same fine song: Here he is wowing Suzzane Vega and Loudon Wainright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0kJdrfzjAg\r\n\r\nAmong the many other fine cover artists, these two also stand out for me:\r\nMacyn Taylor (young prodigy)\r\nMiranda Russell (fiery redhead)\r\n\r\n@Rich_Truett \u2014 arguably, as personal taste varies, may be correct : \u201c\u2026industrial design as art at its absolute best\u2026.\u201d\r\n\r\nSo nice to see another \u00fcber-motorbike on the block. Best to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565926173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3552210, "authorName": "Bricks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm salivating.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565933951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3552565, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My big-piston, high compression XR600R was a cantankerous starter. For those who wanted to experience it, I'd often offer \"If you can start it, you can ride it\" -- interlopers had to prove they're worthy. \n\nFor the climax, start this tutorial at 4:45: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYJc0FkaU2c\nSpeakers up.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1565962660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3554760, "authorName": "dolfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dolfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! The youtube video demonstrating the proper start-up technique for The Vincent which was posted by @Sidepipes is an absolute eye-opener, as well as a game changer for me. Successful, third kick, cold-start (complete with Supermarine Spitfire style exhaust blast = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-YYIgWnlbg ) by a fellow geezer is proof that even I could fire one of these up. If I decide not to go the route of the Piper Supercub, Cessna 185, or some such machine, I could see myself going after one of these; but only AFTER I watched this video. Of the instructional video, I understood not a word by the narrator, as the USA and the Great Britain remain divided by our common language, and also, my hearing has gone the way of that of all the other left-over, broken-down fighter jocks. No matter, because the comprehensive visuals were very well done! Great post! Best all around to all.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565987275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3555310, "authorName": "Moraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the subject of good covers of \"1952 Vincent Black Lightning\" I have to suggest the Reckless Kelly version.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565991535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3556384, "authorName": "charles.zug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charles.zug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard not to love Del doing this tune... Then again, I am a banjo guy from the Jerry Garcia days.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuVDBXZ9tbw", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566045074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3557632, "authorName": "dolfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dolfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jim_rosenthal\r\n\r\nLancia D24 Sport Pinin Farina Spyder = http://tech-racingcars.wikidot.com/lancia-d24#toc0 Also look at the D24 links on this same site.\r\n\r\nSome websites claim 165mph for the 1953 Lancia D24. The factory claimed 149mph; other websites project top speed in the low 150\u2019s \u2014 in any case, fast. Like the Vincent.\r\n\r\nAnd one could ride out of a Vincent dealership with a machine like the Black Shadow or Black lightning \u2014 assuming the discretionary spending capability of a highwayman or better yet \u2014 a \u201ccreative\u201d investment banker.\r\n\r\nAt the impressionable age of eleven, it was my good fortune to be present somewhere near \u201cLa Meta\u201d as the Scuderia Lancia pilots rolled into Mexico City in their D24\u2019s, during La Carrera Panamericana 1953 (original non-fake Carrera): Felice Benetto (Il Pirata), Juan Manuel Fangio, Piero Taruffi, and Eugenio Castellotti. The latter three pilots finished 1/2/3, while Benetto lost his life in the town of Silao, Guanajuato.\r\n\r\nThe Vincent belongs in the same company. Best to all, especially the new future owner.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1566099237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3557816, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, 2dolfin, you have made my day. The D24 is one of my all-time favorite cars- at a young and impressionable age, I had a copy of \"Sports And Classic Cars\" which has a front view of a D24 in the Lancia section.... just labeled \"Lancia Competition Sports Car\". It looked so badass with that little eyebrow duct over the headlamp on the right side of the car. I didn't know what it was for years, until recently. \r\n\r\nSo you saw the Lancia Scuderia in action!!! You are very fortunate indeed!!!! Those cars, and that era, are still magical to me- for a short time, Lancia built the best sports racing cars and some of the best F1 hardware in the world. It is sad that so many people aren't aware of their amazing heritage and competition successes. Thank you again and I would treasure such a memory. Fangio and Co, indeed. Bravo!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566130879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3558757, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, back from the Lancia discussion to the Vincent. \n\nFWIW, Interesting print of an x-ray of a Black Shadow showing the frame and engine. Whoever gets this bike needs to get one of these prints to hang over where they park the bike:\nhttp://www.artangels.net/art/nick-veasey/1953-series-c-vincent-black-shadow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566181341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3558771, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But the Lancia arrived in 1953. What about 1951? If that is considered a genuine street car (I see it as a competition machine) then I'd argue that the Cunningham C4R and Jaguar C type should also be considered. They, at least, were out for '51...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566182122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3560259, "authorName": "Dollygolly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollygolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Detailed receipt uploaded in gallery from Dave Molloy\u2019s service April 2019", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566242162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3561586, "authorName": "CFred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FlatSixShooter - yes, Richard Thompson. But Mr. Rowe does a blazing cover!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566254613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3562681, "authorName": "Vdiddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdiddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember my stepdad said he owned one of the original Black Vincent's and said it was the superior machine, back in the day. He was a big Indian and Harley guy, but couldn't say enough about how amazing these were. Wish I had the dough to pick this up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566309371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3563819, "authorName": "roywat76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roywat76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't think of anything more Kool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566326098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3565160, "authorName": "RUFstr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufstr/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by RUFstr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566335885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3565716, "authorName": "ccmitech", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccmitech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hunter S. Thompson wrote \"If you rode the Black Shadow at top speed for any length of time, you would almost certainly die. That is why there are not many life members of the Vincent Black Shadow Society.\"", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1566346941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3567620, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was an American Pickers episode dedicated to a Vincent Motorcycle. Don't know what model it was, but the bike Mike and Frank found was nowhere near as nice as this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566411198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3569709, "authorName": "taosgeezer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosgeezer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Given all the comments about Richard Thompson's wonderful song \"1952 Vincent Black Lightning\", I'm surprised no one has mentioned what I've always thought was the best line in the song: \"Red hair and black leather is my favorite color scheme\". Just saying...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1566428017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3569764, "authorName": "Lightfoot1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightfoot1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The name Vincent is so appropriate for this bike because it looks like it came out of the mind of Vincent Willem Van Gogh. I can easily see picture 31 displayed next to The Starry Night.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566429371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3569807, "authorName": "billo317", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billo317/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by billo317", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566430584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3569973, "authorName": "dolfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dolfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look like someone \"has released the big dogs.\" ;-) Should be interesting. Best to all watchers and players; especially the future lucky new owner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566435418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3570128, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo 23 shows us the original steering head dampener just below the handle-bar that was used by Darth Vadar in a time and galaxy far far away, in his TIE Fighter, to tune up and get down to business. \n\nAnybody know what I'm talking about?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1566439734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3570650, "authorName": "TheGreyCow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegreycow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cWe were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold....\u201d\r\n\r\nBeautiful machine. GLWA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1566476735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3570683, "authorName": "RUFstr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufstr/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by RUFstr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566477737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3570737, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the one to watch today..GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566479070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3570939, "authorName": "pjzabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjzabo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And he gave her one last kiss and died.\r\nAnd he gave her his Vincent.\r\nTo Ride.\r\n\r\nWhat a badass motorcycle!! Beautiful", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1566482625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571070, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen three of these in my entire life. I had heard about them since I started riding at 17 (1961). I saw my first one in CA. I was eating at my favorite Sunset Strip place and up came TWO of them !! and parked right in front of where I was sitting. I couldn't eat, I was drooling too much. (This was 1969).\nThat's two of them, the 3rd I tried to buy from an estate but the wife would not sell it, that one needed a complete restoration.\nNow I can't ride anymore, sad.\nI wish this was 25-30 years ago", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1566484947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571192, "authorName": "WillotheGlen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willotheglen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've heard the bluegrass and country takes on \"1952 Vincent Black Lightning\", and I'll take Richard Thompson's original, live or studio, any day. BTW \u2013 if any of you all are located in Northern California, Richard Thompson is doing a solo acoustic concert at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz on November 8th.\r\nhttps://www.riotheatre.com/events-2/2019/11/8/richard-thompson", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1566487051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571497, "authorName": "Webchimp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/webchimp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the prospective new owner:\r\n \r\nIf you've ever wanted to meet / hang out / ride with Keanu Reeves, this would be the way to do it. He just named the Black Shadow as one of the bikes he'd love to ride, in this recent GQ interview (8:56).\r\n \r\nI'm sure he'd take the opportunity if the invitation were extended ;-) \r\n \r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iGNXsqghs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566493058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571505, "authorName": "Alyson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alyson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know much about Vincents but I like what I see :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566493214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571557, "authorName": "Dphotos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphotos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of these sold at Gooding & Company for $112,000. Wow these are pricy motorcycles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566494512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571564, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably the most expensive of the post WW2 bikes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566494670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571572, "authorName": "echoecho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echoecho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sadly, I don't ride a motorcycle, Vincent could easily change that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566494793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571576, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic iconic look, I would love this sitting in my music room, I would even dust it occasionally. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566494883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571590, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dollygolly\r\nWhat a Beautiful Bike! I've been waiting to watch this auction since it was listed, as many have. Great Premium Listing on BaT!\r\nI Wish You and All Bidders an Amazing/Exciting Auction and Excellent Outcome!\r\nBest Regards", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566495066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571610, "authorName": "Dollygolly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollygolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got butterflies in my stomach from the excitement and regret, selling this show stopper.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1566495402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571615, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I grew up in the Valley of the Sun, Pete had one that he kept in his shop \"Pete's Cycles\"\r\non Country Club Rd south of University west side of the street, I recall he started it up for my stepfather, had Triumph and then a 64 Norton that he gave to me, had to be in the late 60's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566495481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571657, "authorName": "burks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burks/", "bidAmount": 82500, "content": "$82,500 bid placed by burks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566495997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3571661, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a bigboy bid!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566496132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571666, "authorName": "Dollygolly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollygolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THIS IS A BIG BOY MACHINE!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1566496179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571672, "authorName": "WillotheGlen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willotheglen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1,159 people watching this auction. That is amazing\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566496272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571674, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "82,500 butterflies!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566496306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571677, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dollygolly\r\nPerfect Response!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566496330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571678, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LEGIT first bid @burks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566496335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571681, "authorName": "Vogt2968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vogt2968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like this one may be headed to Indiana", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566496362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571705, "authorName": "RUFstr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufstr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The current bidder is a newbie. No history", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566496613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3571714, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content":