278 — The Exceptional Estate of Vincent-HRD Motorcycles
22 Sept 2025, 00:00 → 30 Sept 2025, 09:11 ·Dingley Village, VIC
The catalogue
Lots (39)
Estate
Vehicles
1 · 1954 Vincent Black Shadow Series C
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$151,500
Estate
Art
2 · An original Vincent 'You can't knock the Roll - Chicko' poster depicting a woman sitting on black Vincent with Chiko roll, 73cm high, 57.5cm wide
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$620
Estate
Books & maps
3 · A soft cover book by Brian Greenfield titled 'The Vincent H.R.D in Australia', 147 pages
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$90
Estate
Books & maps
4 · An original circa 1949–1950 Spare Parts Catalogue, with an inserted Kallin Motors Limited cover letter and a 1949 letter from service manager Paul Richardson regarding "B" Rapide frame No. R2536.
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$55
Estate
Books & maps
5 · An original tenth edition from 1960 of the Vincent Motorcycles Rider's Handbook, with 'Conway Motors, Shepards Bush' stamp to title page
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$100
Estate
Books & maps
6 · A seventh edition from 1954 of the Vincent Motorcycles Rider's Handbook, inscribed to title page signed in blue ink 'Phil Irving 3/10/88'
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$540
Estate
Books & maps
7 · A third edition (1963) copy of the Motorcycle Engineering by P.E Irving, with dust cover.
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$90
Estate
Books & maps
8 · 'Phil Irving An Autobiography', hardbound, published 1992 by Turton & Armstrong Pty.Ltd.
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$420
Estate
Other
9 · A circa 1960s original vinyl Bell Helmet racing bag, 53cm long
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$160
Estate
Vehicles
10 · 1948 HRD Vincent Rapide Series B
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$78,000
Estate
Collectables
11 · A rare circa 1950s 8000 RPM Smiths tacho gauge as used on performance bikes of the period including the Vincent Black Lightning
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$1,100
Estate
Collectables
12 · MAURIE QUINCEY: A chrome enamel Maurie Quincey 119 badge, chequered flag design, 6cm high, 10cm wide
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$85
Estate
Collectables
13 · A rare circa 1950's 80 MPH Smiths speedometer gauge
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$400
Estate
Collectables
14 · A scarce Vincent HRD enamelled lapel pin, made by Bertram Brothers, Melbourne
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$85
Estate
Art
15 · Two posters taken from the Motorcycling magazine 1952 & 1953 promoting Vincent Motorcycles, 'Riders put VINCENT in a class by itself' & 'Standard Black Shadow Shatters Eight World Records', largest measures 58cm high, 45cm wide
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$45
Estate
Books & maps
16 · A hardcover 1979 printed edition of 'Restoring and Tuning Classic Motor Cycles' by P.E. Irving, M.B.E.
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$280
Estate
Art
17 · An original Chico Roll 'Dollar for Dollar, Ounce for Ounce' advertising poster featuring a lady on a Vincent motorcycle, 76cm high, 55cm wide
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$1,100
Estate
Household
18 · A circa 1980s 'Vincent Comet' motorcycle t-shirt, Bond's size 20 'To Fit Chest 105cm
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$35
Estate
Collectables
19 · A circa 1970s Victoria Police Force Motor Sports Club shirt/uniform button on patch, 14cm high, 15cm wide, the club formed in the mid 1950s
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$45
Estate
Vehicles
20 · 1952 Vincent Comet Series C
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$47,000
Estate
Household
21 · A pair of grey 'The Vincent Racing Team' caps, adjustable, One size fits most'
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$50
Estate
Books & maps
22 · An original scare 1950s 'The Vincent Rapide' fold out brochure 17.5cm high, 22.5cm wide
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$55
Estate
Books & maps
23 · A rare circa 1950/51 23 page Vincent sales brochure outlining various models and racing success around the world including Australia, printed in England
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$130
Estate
Collectables
24 · 1:12 scale Matchbox Vincent Series C Black Shadow model kit, unassembled, and appears complete
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$240
Estate
Books & maps
25 · Three softcover books relating to Vincent-HRD servicing and maintenance
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$320
Estate
Books & maps
26 · A hardcover copy of 'The Vincent H.R.D Story in South Australia', by Paul Wilkins
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$320
Estate
Books & maps
27 · A NOS signed copy of 'Flat Out! - The Rollie Free Story' hardcover book by Jerry Hatfield, published 2007
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$520
Estate
Books & maps
28 · A second edition (1962) copy of the Motorcycle Engineering by P.E Irving with Wilfred Guyer library stamp
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$45
Estate
Collectables
29 · A softcover copy of 'The Vincent-H.R.D Owners Club, a Photographic Miscellany' by Geoff Preece
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$65
Estate
Other
30 · A hardcover copy of 'Vincent, Fifty Years of the Marque' by P.C Vincent
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$120
Estate
Books & maps
31 · A hardcover copy of 'Vincent Motorcycles, The Untold Story since 1946', by Philippe Guyony
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$280
Estate
Books & maps
32 · An original circa 1950s copy of the Vincent Spare Parts List, for Series B & C's, printed by Chas Davy & Co Ltd
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$60
Estate
Books & maps
33 · A revised edition (1979) of 'The Vincent H.R.D Story; by Roy Harper
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$190
Estate
Books & maps
34 · Two modern Vincent books
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$140
Estate
Books & maps
35 · A 1970s edition of Tuning For Speed by Phil Irving
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$85
Estate
Books & maps
36 · A 1970s hardcover edition of 'Know They Beast' by E. M. G. Stevens
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$160
Estate
Collectables
37 · A collection of early Vincent transfers
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$110
Estate
Art
38 · A later production of the Chiko roll ' You can't knock the Roll.' Legends of Chiko Limited Edition advertising poster featuring a lady on a Vincent Motorcycle, framed and glazed, 68cm high, 51cm wide
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$160
Estate
Art
39 · An original circa 2000s Chiko Roll advertising poster 'Grab a CHIKO' featuring Sarah Jane with a Harley Davidson motorcycle, framed and perspex glazed, 51cm high, 68cm wide overall
Donington Auctions· 22 Sept 2025
Realised A$80
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Provenance
- Source
- Donington Auctions
- Reference
- donington:275
- First seen
- 11 July 2026
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