More than a half-century after the last bike left the factory in Stevenage, England, ­people still praise the Vincent Black Shadow. It was the fastest motorcycle of its era, widely considered the ...

1954 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW-ONE OF THE LAST The Vincent Motorcycle Co. closed its doors in 1955, so this 1954-model was built one year before the end. Vincent was a low-volume producer of high-quality ...

When MCN was launched in 1955, the Vincent Black Shadow Series C was arguably the most iconic motorcycle in the world, and Vincents in general were regarded as the finest motorcycles of the time.

British bike builder Vincent’s follow up to its already-fast Rapide was the new-for-1948 Black Shadow. This was the bike that invented the concept of the superbike. With 55 horsepower and a top ...

He had many bikes, including a Vincent Black Shadow. Within a year of meeting him, I passed my motorcycle test and I started going on Vincent rallies with him. When he died, I went on Vincent ...

Sold for $84,700. You could argue that this 998-cc twin was the first liter bike. As such, it made 55 hp from its air-cooled V-twin. The Black Shadow is a legend among motorcycle enthusiasts.

15 May 2021, 19:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1953 Vincent Black Shadow was sold for $165,000 during the Mecum auction in Las Vegas at the beginning of the month. 16 May 2011, 14:28 UTC ...

The fastest bike of its era, the Vincent Black Shadow is Jay's favorite motorcycle. 2. Media Platforms Design Team. Black engine, black crankcase, black body—hence, the Shadow.

When Vincent launched the Black Shadow in 1948, it was the fastest production bike in the world. The Black Shadow wasn't just fast for its time, either, as it's still quick by today's standards.