The book series "Osprey Classic Motorcycles" gives a quick overview for anyone interested in old motorbikes. The volume on "Vincent" motorcycles by Duncan Wherrett is no exception to that rule.There once was a time when Great Britain ruled the world of motorcycles. The factories produced an enormous variety of machines. The first makes that come to mind are BSA, Norton and Triumph. Among them and many other producers, there were two rather little factories that stood out: Brough-Superior and HRD-Vincent. Whereas the first one had its hey-day basically in the 20s, HRD-Vincent, or simply Vincent - as they became later known - produced exclusive bikes from the early 30s until 1955. The book tells the story of these mounts with their powerful one and two-cylindered engines that made up for a very exciting ride.
The reader gets lots of information - exceptional photographs and well-informed texts by an automotive historian - at a reasonable price. It has to be stressed that technical data are kept at a fairly low level, which makes this publication the perfect choice for every enthusiast, who is not keen on knowing e.g. valve-diameters in the first place. Nevertheless it is a must for every motorcyclist, who loves well-engineered classic British bikes, only a handful of riders could afford at their time and which nowadays can only be admired in museums.
