1950 Vincent Rapide Touring

This 1950 Vincent Rapide Touring is one of an estimated 97 Chinese Red Rapides that were produced primarily for export to the US. It was refurbished by Vincent expert and author “Big Sid” Biberman prior to being purchased by its current owner in 2011 with work that is said to have involved a repaint in red along with an overhaul its 998cc OHV V-twin and four-speed transmission. More recent recommissioning work performed by restorer Scott Dell included changing the fluids and cleaning the Amal pre-Monobloc carburetors. The bike is further equipped with a Girdraulic fo …