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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 46777" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>Prices are often controlled by supply and demand. The bathing suit bike sold for $1.2 million a few years ago and it doubled the prices for Lightnings. There were only 40 or so Lightning bikes manufactured, so you will not find a deal anywhere. There were 1500 Shadows built, so they now sell for a premium. But, popularity also has its place. A "D" Shadow is a bargain and a "B" Shadow is at a premium.</p><p></p><p>The Brough market is somewhat volatile. It is a clique market and there are not many players. You need quite a lot of money to enter. Most Broughs are owned by people who are not holding the Brough as a major asset. They can sell when they wish. I know of 5 Broughs for sale right now and it has frozen the market a bit. It is a small blip, but right now there is a bigger supply for a very small demand. </p><p></p><p>The Vincent has the advantage that it is a bike you can ride. The Brough is not in this class anymore. It is a pure collectors bike. The Vincent can do both, which is why it has remained such a sought after classic.</p><p></p><p>It would seem to me that any twin that you were happy with would provide you with a very genuine Vincent experience. If you decide you want to try some other experience within the marque you have the very same platform the Phil Irving and Phil Vincent had.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 46777, member: 1177"] Prices are often controlled by supply and demand. The bathing suit bike sold for $1.2 million a few years ago and it doubled the prices for Lightnings. There were only 40 or so Lightning bikes manufactured, so you will not find a deal anywhere. There were 1500 Shadows built, so they now sell for a premium. But, popularity also has its place. A "D" Shadow is a bargain and a "B" Shadow is at a premium. The Brough market is somewhat volatile. It is a clique market and there are not many players. You need quite a lot of money to enter. Most Broughs are owned by people who are not holding the Brough as a major asset. They can sell when they wish. I know of 5 Broughs for sale right now and it has frozen the market a bit. It is a small blip, but right now there is a bigger supply for a very small demand. The Vincent has the advantage that it is a bike you can ride. The Brough is not in this class anymore. It is a pure collectors bike. The Vincent can do both, which is why it has remained such a sought after classic. It would seem to me that any twin that you were happy with would provide you with a very genuine Vincent experience. If you decide you want to try some other experience within the marque you have the very same platform the Phil Irving and Phil Vincent had. David [/QUOTE]
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