Vincent: Comet on 2040-motos

US $72000

Year:1951 Mileage:18 Color: Black

Location:

Camrose, Alberta, Canada

Vincent Comet photos

Vincent Comet tech info

Engine Size (cc):500 Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Type:Standard

Vincent Comet description

1951 Vincent Comet Series C
Have owned the above motorcycle for 29 years and it is time to down size ,other projects to complete and have more room.It runs and pulls well like you would expect from a Comet.Please look carefully at all the pictures, everything
shown goes with the Comet.In keeping with full disclosure ,the generator packed up years ago.It does NOT work and needs to be repaired.The gear has been removed from the generator.This is the only fault with the bike everything
else works.Apart from the MK2 carburetor it is original.Engine rebuild in 2009 and approximately 2000 miles on the engine.Not many miles racked up, other bikes to ride !!.
The bike has a clear British Columbia title.Sold as is free of all Liens and Encumbrances
Shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer.All funds to clear bank before release of bike.A deposit of $300.00 by pay pal and balance by Wire transfer to my bank.
Thanks for the interest and good luck bidding

Vincent Comet for Sale

1950 vincent c comet(US $20,000.00)

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