Where Are You Now? Crusty Comet

Gene Nehring

Gene Nehring

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Where are you now crusty comet. This bike was my inspriration as a young teenager in Auckland, New Zealand. I saw it at the Pukekohe Races and thought I really want a Vincent. I remember the owner had ridden it a good distance to get to the races.

Does anyone in NZ know of the bike? Where is it now?

Best,

Eugene.
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Gene Nehring

Gene Nehring

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passenger0_0 said:
No. It belongs to Rod Dunshea who resides up North. Rod currently competes on his Egli twin which like his Comet has been owned for a long time.
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Please pass along my regards. His bike was the start of a life long love of Vincents. I would like to meet up with a few Vincent guys when I am next home.
 
passenger0_0

passenger0_0

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Will do Eugene.
PM me when you're next in Auckland if you want to catch up. Rod will probably be racing his Egli at the next classic festival in February.
 
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Vince Farrell

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passenger0_0 said:
No. It belongs to Rod Dunshea who resides up North. Rod currently competes on his Egli twin which like his Comet has been owned for a long time.
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If this is Rod's bike, he's had it as far back as the mid-70s when I was in NZ. It's also got an interesting pedigree, I'm surprised by the 'VINCENT' timing cover.
Ian McCully did own a Single of similar very early vintage, but not at the same time. Was in his possession when he tragically died in London.

Vince Farrell
 
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