Originally introduced in 1934, the Vincent Comet distilled the marque’s distinguished pedigree into a lighter, more approachable single-cylinder road machine. Powered by a 499 cc overhead-valve engine, the Comet delivered lively performance, exceptional torque, and remarkable durability for its class. Its advanced chassis featured Vincent’s signature cantilever rear suspension and Girdraulic front forks, providing a level of ride quality and handling that set it apart from contemporaries. Elegant yet purposeful, the Comet retained hallmark Vincent engineering while offering reduced weight and simplified maintenance compared to its V-twin siblings.

This desirable late-production Series C Comet was dispatched from the factory on January 30, 1951 to the Indian Sales Corporation dealership in Springfield, Massachusetts. This example does retain its matching-numbers engine and upper frame as confirmed by the Vincent H.R.D. Owners Club, but the numbers on its lower rear frame are not visible. Today, the Vincent shows heavy corrosion and the bike could serve as an ambitious restoration project for a devoted collector or simply as a vehicular artifact and static display.

Collectors prize the Comet for its agile riding experience, understated design, and direct connection to Vincent’s legendary performance machines and this is an opportunity to acquire a late-production, Series C example.

*Please note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. It will require mechanical attention prior to road use.