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RE: Wednesday Walk: More Motorcycles
Wow, for being pretty mundane, I think that first one is really awesome looking. Ah yes, I am very familiar with Vincents. Mostly because there have been so many songs about them. I don't know how many still exist today, but I am guessing there are more songs about them than there are bikes in existence :) Nice post and awesome pictures.
There are actually quite a few Vincents around. I actually bid on one once. Vincent's fame relies on the fact of the songs AND that they were the fastest production vehicle on earth for a few years in the late 40s and early 50s when the whole culture changed.
There is a really rare Vincent. The one and only red 'White Shadow' 1952. It's been bid over $900,000 twice and not sold. Last time it sold puts it in third place all time at $600,000. It will break the record one day. I actually saw it in Las Vegas two years ago.
You can buy a good Black Lightning for less than $50,000 all the time. It's really quite an available classic.
Wow, good to know. I just remember one folk song in particular that talked about it and I know there have been some other songs too.