This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 22nd of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. Unveiled in 1946, the HRD Vincent Rapide Series B redefined motorcycle engineering in the post-war era Powered by a 998cc, 50° air-cooled V-twin offering c.45bhp @ 5,500rpm, it was one of the fastest and most advanced motorcycles of the late 1940s Fitted with a revolutionary 'frameless' design with the engine as a stressed member Vincent 'Girdraulic' forks with hydraulic damping; cantilever rear with twin spring/damper units and fitted with twin drum brakes front and rear Produced until 1949, when the HRD name was dropped in favour of simply Vincent This late 'touring' spec machine is presented in very original and mostly unrestored condition Running recently and stored in a heated hanger as part of a private collection Same owner for last eight years Fitted with some highly original and collectable parts including original Vokes air filters Correct numbers and known to the VOC UK- registered on a current V5C