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Item:1951 Vincent Rapide Series 'C', Racer
1951 Vincent Rapide Series 'C', Racer
1951 Vincent Rapide C, "London Showbike", Upgrades
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Ended:Nov 10, 200916:18:49 PST
Bid history:11 bids
Current bid:US $40,000.51
Reserve not met
Payment:
Deposit of US $1,000.00 within 48 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close.
Shipping:Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Item Location:San Diego, California, United States

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Item number:160375235848
Item condition:Used
Sells to:United States
Last updated on 04:24:17 PM PST, Nov 03, 2009 View all revisions
1951 Vincent Rapide Series 'C', Racer
Title: 1951 Vincent Rapide C, "London Showbike", Upgrades
Mileage: 3,000 miles
Location: San Diego, California
Vehicle Information
VIN: RC 8848
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Type of title: Other (specify in description)
Condition: Used
For sale by: Private seller
Features
Engine size (cc): 1000Type: StandardExterior color: Black
1951 Vincent Rapide C, "London Showbike", Upgrades
Vehicle Description

1951 Rapide 1000cc Racer

Offered for sale by Sonny Angel. Bike is "Black Shadow-ized", with numerous rare parts Sonny acquired while working in the Vincent factory. Sonny is selling a few of his bikes to raise money for his wife Chris's fight against cancer.

For a short bio of the amazing career of Sonny Angel, type "Sonny Angel Vincent" into Google.

Bike has oversize Amal Concentric carbs (removed from the bike for safe-keeping), ported/polished cylinder with special race manifold and 9:1 compression pistons. Sonny raced the bike at Bonneville in 1981, and ran 128.95 on pump gas. He restored the motor to zero miles in 1983. It has not been fired since the rebuild, and is not broken in. Other aftermarket items include stainless steel fenders and an aftermarket tool tray. Engine number is F10AB/1/694, frame is RC-8848. Frame numbers do not match the engine numbers.

Bike is currently on display in his shop at 34 East 18th Street, National City, San Diego.

Thanks for looking. Good luck. 



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 Q: hey vincent person. dont do it!thats far too good a machine to part with.yOU will NEVER GET ANOTHER .UNLESS YER DADDY WARBUCKS.i may have to part w mine but @74 i just keep on keepin on...kim will have to deal with em .the... Continue reading
A: I know what you're saying, but no material item can ever compare to the value of a loved one.
Nov 09, 2009 
  
 Q: Hi: Would you explain what "London Showbike" means? It's in the title but I can't find it in the description. Considering that the frame and engine numbers do not match, it's hard to imagine this was a... Continue reading
A: When talking with Sonny about the bike, he described it as a "London Showbike" because of the chrome, stainless fenders, and other modifications. This was NOT a factory display bike, and I didn't mean to imply... Continue reading
Nov 05, 2009 
 Q: I just wanted to say that I've seen this bike in person many times, and it's beautiful- don't let the dust fool you. This bike is a real gem with a rich history, and I wish I was in a position to buy it. Best... Continue reading
A: Thank you. I'll pass along your regards.
Nov 04, 2009 
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