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1951 Vincent Rapide Series C

Bring a Trailer
Listed bydroppedonwats
San Luis Obispo, California 93401708 milesManual
UnsoldDec 4, 2017
Final bid$51,659

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Summary
This 1951 Vincent Rapide Series C is a recently restored example, owned for 50 years, featuring a 998cc V-twin rebuilt to Shadow specs and a concealed electric starter. It has been ridden just over 700 miles since its $41k restoration, which included a period-correct Olicana aluminum fairing and a Ducati clutch.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
8 (21%)
9/10/2025
Color
Black
22 (56%)
7/9/2025
Transmission
33 (85%)
5/10/2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Dec 4, '17

Listing history

1 appearance
  • 12/4/2017
    Bring a Trailer
    Unsold· this listing
    $52k
Bid History
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Top Comments
rlincoln I owned a 1952 Black Shadow from 1968, when I got it as a basket case, until 1973 when I sold it ($1175) when my first ... View more
Transcon Why can't I have a friend like Tom Culvert? He left the owner 2 Vincents.....mine just come over and drink my beer
sludgo I fired up the Norton. It wasn’t mine but I could pretend it was all the way to Vegas and I did, through the evening and ... View more
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