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If Rolls Royce had made motorcycles this is how they would have looked.

When Phillip Vincent purchased HRD from Earnest Humphries in 1928 for 450 pounds it is unlikely he could have imagined the reverence in which his machines would be held ninety years later.

The Vincent was ahead of its time in design with twin shock cantilever suspension and the engine forming an integral part of the frame. The Vincent is celebrated in song by Richard Thompson and immortalized in photography with Rollie Free’s 1948 near naked land speed record attempt being one of the most recognized motorcycle photos of the 20th century.

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Bike Of The Day: 1950 Vincent Norvin

Meet the extraordinary Norvin, the crowned King of Café racers—a magnificent fusion of speed and history. This exceptional machine combines...
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Bike Of The Day: 1968 Egli-Vincent 1330 Café Racer By Godet

The Egli-Vincent by Godet displayed here is an exceptional illustration of what is possible when an original Vincent Black Shadow...
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Max Hazan takes out top honors at 2022 Quail Motorcycle Gathering

Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
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Grey Lightning – Godet Motorcycles 1330cc Vincent

One of the most expensive motorcycles to ever be sold at auction was a Vincent Black Lightning. It goes without...
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Simon’s Shadow – A Modern Vincent Cafe Racer

Mid-2019 we featured Simon Leake’s amazing 21st Century Vincent Black Shadow. Well, I’m a big believer that you can never...
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21st Century Vincent Black Shadow

I’ve said it before and I will say it again. The most beautiful engines ever made were the v-twins manufactured...
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Motorclassica 2012 motorcycle highlights

What a weekend! First up was the 2012 Motorclassica at the Royal Exhibition Center in Melbourne with Luke from Fuel...
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The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
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I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
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The most beautiful engine of all – Vincent motorcycles

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