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<blockquote data-quote="timetraveller" data-source="post: 16938" data-attributes="member: 456"><p>Go for it Eric or you will regret it for the rest of your life. Such finds are rare now. Although matching engine and frame numbers matter to those who regard these bikes as collectors items or investment, to the rest of us it does not matter at all. The photograph suggests that the bike is in good order but things like rust inside the engine, worn bearings etc cannot be determined from a photograph. If the engine is totally worn out and you have to replace every bearing, piston, spindle, cam etc then it is likely to cost you about $5K to $7k for all the parts if you can do the work yourself. In general Vincents are easy to work on and my guess is that you would find it a pleasure to learn how they are made and some of the clever ideas which they contain. There are several books which you will find listed on this forum at various times which you should buy and read carefully before starting the work and you must have the spare parts list which shows every component in exploded diagram format. If you can find a local Vincent expert, as opposed to a local who thinks that they know it all, then ask for help and advice. It could save you a lot of money. </p><p> </p><p>It is no good asking what it is worth. A concourse Black Shadow will fetch about £50k at auction but the auction houses take about 20% out of that. Assuming that it is not a bag of nails then you would do very well to get it for $30k and even 50% more than that might still be sensible depending upon the mechanical condition. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timetraveller, post: 16938, member: 456"] Go for it Eric or you will regret it for the rest of your life. Such finds are rare now. Although matching engine and frame numbers matter to those who regard these bikes as collectors items or investment, to the rest of us it does not matter at all. The photograph suggests that the bike is in good order but things like rust inside the engine, worn bearings etc cannot be determined from a photograph. If the engine is totally worn out and you have to replace every bearing, piston, spindle, cam etc then it is likely to cost you about $5K to $7k for all the parts if you can do the work yourself. In general Vincents are easy to work on and my guess is that you would find it a pleasure to learn how they are made and some of the clever ideas which they contain. There are several books which you will find listed on this forum at various times which you should buy and read carefully before starting the work and you must have the spare parts list which shows every component in exploded diagram format. If you can find a local Vincent expert, as opposed to a local who thinks that they know it all, then ask for help and advice. It could save you a lot of money. It is no good asking what it is worth. A concourse Black Shadow will fetch about £50k at auction but the auction houses take about 20% out of that. Assuming that it is not a bag of nails then you would do very well to get it for $30k and even 50% more than that might still be sensible depending upon the mechanical condition. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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