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Legendary Bikes: Vincent Black Shadow Series C

Posted by Rob Brooks | May 9, 2022 | Legendary Bikes | 3 |

Legendary Bikes: 1968 Egli Vincent Black Shadow Re...

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jun 10, 2020 | Legendary Bikes | 0 |

Legendary Bikes: Vincent Black Shadow Series C

by Rob Brooks | May 9, 2022 | Legendary Bikes | 3 |

When the topic of the world’s most historic motorcycles is discussed, often among the first to come up in conversation is the iconic Vincent H•R•D Black Shadow. Jet black throughout save chrome pipes and various polished bits, the Black Shadow of the late 40s-mid 50s is still a stunner to behold, whether in photos, video or in person. There is something alluring yet menacing about the motorbike, with those sexy curved chrome pipes, that distinctive 50 degree OHV 998cc v-twin and those blacked out engine casings decades before it was modern-hip. These where the original “Black Edition” motorcycles.

Legendary Bikes: 1968 Egli Vincent Black Shadow Recreation

by Road Dirt Crew | Jun 10, 2020 | Legendary Bikes | 0 |

One look is all it takes to fall in love with the unique architecture of the 1968 Egli Vincent Black Shadow Recreation. This gorgeous piece of machinery is produced by Vincent expert Patrick Godet, a French designer given sole license to produce frames by original designer Fritz Egli himself. The story of this beautiful bike began in 1967, when Swiss engineer and racer Fritz Egli teamed up with Vincent to create an updated bike frame worthy of “the world’s fastest engine”.