A single-cylinder evolution of the famous Rapide, the Vincent Comet was one of four models using the 499cc single engine. The 499cc single engine was a stressed member of the frame and put out 28 horsepower thanks to an impressive (for the time) 7.3:1 compression ratio. Those ponies went through a four speed transmission and the bike was rounded out by Girdraulic front forks and rear suspension.
This bike (VIN: F5AB2A5746) has over 40,000 miles and is claimed to be a 90-95% original, numbers-matching bike that took the seller 10 years to find. It’s got all the factory build, test and dispatch documents which show it was a special order that was sent directly from Vincent to a British man in Venezuela who then imported it to California. It’s being offered by the third owner who says that everything works and it needs nothing, though there’s a few small paint chips.
Find this Comet for sale in Orange, California with bidding up to $23,211 and the reserve not yet met