The Classic Sale 2021 30th July - 1st August

26 Motorcycle sale | Friday 30th July | 2.00pm The Classic Sale at Silverstone 2021 • At the time of its introduction in 1948, the Vincent Black Lightning was the fastest production motorcycle in the world, capable of achieving 150 mph through its 70bhp, 998cc V-twin engine. Only 31 Black Lightnings were ever built, and only 19 matching-numbers examples still exist. • This fabulous homage to the Black Lightning was built in the 1980s by Peter Darvill, famous for his racing exploits on his “featherbed” Norvin • It consists of a Rapide ‘C’ main frame, Black Shadow rear-frame and an early Rapide ‘B’ engine • Built using mostly NOS parts obtained by Peter • Correct carbs and exhaust, period correct clocks and period-modified ‘long range’ fuel tank • It formed part of his bike collection and was hung on his wall, naturally • Purchased directly from Peter in the 1990’s by our vendor • In a private collection for the last 25 years and not used, so will require recommissioning LOT 219 Registration: Unregistered Frame Number: RC3963 Engine Number: F10AB/1/565 Estimate: £70,000 - £90,000 c.1948 Vincent Black Lightning Replica More Details Lot 219 Bid On Lot 219 Ex-Peter Darvill, owned and built, Black Lightning Replica. A fantastic addition to any bike collection.