Offered from the estate of the late Len Clutterbuck 1951 Vincent 499cc Comet Registration no. MGW 528 Frame no. RC/9305/C Rear frame no. RC/9305/C Engine no. F5AB/2A/7450 Crankcase mating no: 33CC This Series-C Comet's frame and engine numbers reveal that it was despatched from the factory in August 1951 to Jack Surtees' dealership in London. When Len Clutterbuck purchased the Comet as a restoration project in 2009 it had been off the road for almost 50 years and was in poor condition. The Vincent had last been owned by a Mr Ronald Breach of Catford, South London and was last taxed in February 1962. Len got it running (by cleaning the points and carburettor) before embarking on a full restoration. During the restoration he noted that the engine and gearbox were in good condition, the only major fault being the cylinder liner, which had turned in the muff, blocking off the oil supply to the thrust side of the piston and causing the rings to seize in their grooves. A Sidcup & District MCC badge was discovered, and by contacting the Club Len found out that Mr Breach used to compete in sprints, etc, which is born out by the engine's Grey Flash camshaft and polished ports. Since restoration, the Vincent has been used sparingly and not started since 2019, although the engine has been turned over periodically. Following a period of inactivity, recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration will be required before further use and thus this motorcycle is sold strictly as viewed. The machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate; an HPI report; the 2009 purchase receipt; an old-style RF60 logbook (issued 1955); an invoice for parts; and some pre-restoration photographs. It should be noted that both the V5C and HPI record the engine as frame and frame as engine, and both list the engine number as 'FSAB/ZA/7450', an obvious clerical error. Key not required Footnotes: BUYER'S PREMIUM The Buyer's Premium for this Lot is 15%+VAT on the first £500k of the Hammer Price, and 12%+VAT on the balance thereafter. All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. CONDITIONS OF SALE, AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS Please see the 'CONDITIONS OF SALE, AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS' at the top of the main sale page (Motorcycles Online - The Spring Sale) for all pertinent information regarding bidder's obligations, viewing, bidding, payment, post-sale collection & transportation. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE To request a UK or European Motorcycle shipping quote visit Moving Motorcycles. To request an International Motorcycle shipping quote visit Shippio. To request a Memorabilia and Spares shipping quote visit Mail Boxes Etc - Milton Keynes. Saleroom notices: Please note the full Upper and Rear Frame Numbers are: RC/1/9350/C. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Please note the full Upper and Rear Frame Numbers are: RC/1/9350/C.