FOR SALE You are looking at a 1949 HRD Vincent B Rapide Standard as fully restored by Keith Martin and Grady Aday of Big D Cycle. All three numbers for the assemblies (motor, main frame and rear frame) are matching as verified by the VOC registry. All the replacement parts are meticulously chosen from NOS or OEM with the Painting done by master painter Jason Small. Many other vendors were used to refurbish every nut, bolt or part to the original factory specification when it was assembled seventy-four years ago.
As chronicled in the Spring 2023 Edition, Volume 25/ Number 2 of Ride Texas “Vincent In A Box” beginning on page 24, “ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING THINGS ABOUT THIS BIKE IS THAT IT SPENT SIXTY-TWO YEARS IN BOXES.”
Although currently on a Texas Title, BEB 263 is the bike’s original British Registration Number. This bike was voted “Bests B Rapide” by the judges of the VOC International Event this past October, 2023. And fresh from a “Best Of Show” award at a recent AMA (American Motorcycle Association) Event in Ohio this 1949 Vincent can be purchased TODAY for $100,000.00 U.S., F.O.B. Dallas. Contact: Will email: will-ehs@swbell.net ONLY serious inquiries, please.