1,330cc Egli-Vincent Sport GT sells for £65,550 at UK auction

A pair of Vincent motorcycles have sold for over £100,000 between them during a summer auction at the Kempton Park Racecourse, in Surrey, which includes a 2016 Elgi-Vincent Sport GT.

The limited-edition Egli-Vincent model is a special motorcycle for a few reasons, one of which is because it was built by the late Patrick Godet, who specialised in building Vincent motorcycles. Godet was also recognised as the only person authorised to use Egli Vincent branding by Fritz Egli Patrick, who himself raced Vincent motorcycles in the 1960s.

The Egli-Vincent motorcycle was designed as a cafe racer that Godet built by hand, with approximately 250 made over a span of 25 years. The bike was appreciated by many, including Fritz Egli Patrick, who also purchased one.

Featuring a 1,330cc V-Twin engine capable of producing 99bhp at the rear wheel, the bike features a TIG welded CDS (cold drawn steel) frame, Ceriani forks, a five-speed gearbox, and a Fontana-style front brake.

This particular model is the Sport GT, and has clocked just 2,152 miles, according to the listing. It has an in-date MOT until May 2027, and comes complete with a small history file with various receipts and old MOT. The bike sold for £65,550 at the auction on July 18.

As was mentioned at the very top, there were two Vincent motorcycles that left the auction house with big price tags, with the other being a 1951 Series C Black Shadow, which was part of the late Alan McCoy’s collection. 

The bike is capable of speeds up to 120mph, making it one of Britain's fastest two-wheelers in the immediate aftermath of World War II.

A true collector’s item, the bike was originally sold in Manchester by Kings Motors, before being bought from Conway Motors in 2013. The bike sold for £48,300 at last week’s auction.