Where Are You Now? Black Shadow NGN 104

Jonathan Lambley

Jonathan Lambley

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I'm trying to find out about this Black Shadow, which is completely unknown to the VOC and maybe one of the missing ones off the database.
All we know is, its a London vrm, issued in September 1952 and a similar vrm to many machines that went through Conway's.
We do not know any identification numbers for the machine and Conway's do not hold any sale records.
The sidecar is a steel Swallow Jet 80 - thanks Dave Johnson.

It may, according to a 3rd party, have belonged to a guy who lived in France at some point but that may be a guess.

Any information as to the machine or owner, however small, would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jon Lambley
VOC Machine Researcher
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Vince Farrell

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plasticbeer said:
NGN 104 belonged to Alec Corner before he emigrated to Australia, he now lives in Victoria and is still in touch with several local Vincent owners.

Vince Farrell
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A photo of Alec on his 'D'taken London in the late `50s.
The bike was sold and details known to Simon & Jon, not sure if it's still around.

Vince Farrell

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Jonathan Lambley

Jonathan Lambley

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plasticbeer said:
A photo of Alec on his 'D'taken London in the late `50s.
The bike was sold and details known to Simon & Jon, not sure if it's still around.

Vince Farrell

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From Alec, He traded in NGN 104 with Conways in 1955 to buy a Black Knight.
NGN 104 was bought from Conways by a Tony Francis who sold it back again to Conways in 1959
Further photo of NGN 104 in 1954
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