Vincents have become the Purdey/Hollands of motorcycles. A pristine Black Shadow just sold for $75,000 at a private sale, and a Comet (single cycl and slow) sold for $40,000. Stupid money. I rode a Black Shadow as an exchange student in England in the early 60s. Evil handling, balky to start. They have become 'keep em, don't ride em' investor bikes in what is now a very hot market.

I currently deal/collect in vintage bikes. I have a very nice Matchless G80cs, 500cc single. My favorite British single is a toss up between my 1956 BSA Goldstar and the 1967 Velocette Thruxton. Both 500cc classic British singles, i.e. hard to start, long first gear, fabulous handling and feel.

Motorcycles, like DRs, are an addiction. Dave