This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Following on from the legendary Shadow, Phil Vincent wanted to produce a 'two-wheeled Bentley' so, in 1954, he developed and launched the Black Prince with all new aerodynamic bodywork clothing the traditional 998cc V-twin engine and suspension Only 132 were ever produced when production ended in December 1955 with the company's demise Often regarded as more a piece of art than a mere motorcycle and highly sought after today, it stands as both a technical milestone and a symbol of Vincent’s fearless pursuit of innovation This example is presumably one of the last to sell as it was first registered on 10/07/1956 to Conway Motors Ltd of Shepherds Bush, London The bike has been in Jim Richardson's care since 2013 and was toured by Jim extensively up until he stopped using it in 2023 Supplied with its current V5C (Historic) and on its original (transferable) registration number with a large folder of paperwork, including the original 'buff' logbook, old MOTs & V5C, tax discs, period service notes, invoices etc. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most unusual and desirable Vincents ever built Correct front and rear frame, engine and crankcase pairing numbers