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Here's a little "other motorcycle" history for you

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by bigfitz52, May 10, 2009.

  1. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I was researching something completely unrelated and stumbled upon this. Lots of fascinating insight into the birth of an icon. Very interesting reading... http://www.vincent-hrd.co.uk/story.html
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Some fun reading from Fitz's posts--
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Great reading. The Vincent is my ultimate dream bike.
    "The selling price 20 years ago was 400 Pounds. Today they are fetching three times that amount"
    Not sure what the exchange rate is, but I'd gladly pay 1200 pounds... In fact, I'll take 2!
     
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    Today’s price exceeds 30,000 pounds so yah don’t hesitate if you see one for 1200 LOL.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Last price I saw was 50k US... Was a while ago though.
     
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Jeebus. My 07 Rebel has more miles than that. Who needs a time machine if you own that? Every ride would be a trip back to the old days.

    Cafe chop and pods, anyone? All you need to do is cut off about 70 thousand dollars.
     
    MattiThundrrr, Nov 14, 2017
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    Many moons ago one of the instructors at a riders training course I was attending showed up on a Black Shawdow. My eyes just about popped out my head! Quite a beast.
     
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    It would be more appealing for serious bike lovers they will definitely pounce upon such an article or passage for gaining more knowledge about motorcycles.
     
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