staging: 1951 Vincent Comet 500 For Sale

The Appeal

Powerful, innovative and well built, those are the qualities long associated with the beloved Vincent Comet. Reviewers lauded the handling too, something that modern collectors still revere.

Here is a very original, three keeper Comet in quite resplendent condition. It is a matching numbers bike that has been well maintained and retains many original features. From its black pinstriped tank to its 499cc OHV single, this is a delight for enthusiasts.

The Condition

Sympathetically restored

Black tank with smart gold pinstriping in good order

Retains factory features like the tank-top Vincent decals

Chromework in good order with bright, lightly aged finish

Smiths dial clear and fully working

Lights and fittings in good order including rubber grips

The Mechanics

499cc OHV single Vincent engine

4spd manual gearbox

High-quality and well-engineered model

Reported to be very reliable

Vendor tells us that it starts easily and runs very well

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1951 Vincent Comet 500

Highlights

The Appeal

History and Paperwork

The Condition

The Mechanics

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