A Piece of Motorcycling History

The Hot Rod of the Holy Trinity of the MotoGB Classic Collection of Vincents - the Black Shadow EGLI Cafe Racer by JMC 1969 EGLI Vincent , registered 01/01/2023 declared manufactured 1969 so has full Historic vehicle status, Tax and MOT exempt As New, Immaculate condition. Custom Built by John Mossey Classics and Restorations in 2023, starts and runs well prior to being dry stored. Documented build by John Mossey and an Amazing Spec... Nickel plated EGLI spine frame and oval box section swing arm 18" Borani flanged alloy rims fitted with Bridgestone BT46 tyres 250mm Fontana 4LS drum front brake 210mm Fontana 2LS drum rear brake 38mm Ceriani GP forks Ceriani alloy yokes mirror polished Hagon Rear shocks 3 gallon alloy fuel tank with Monza flip up filler cap 5" Puca Smiths EGLI electronic Speedometer 3" Pucs Smiths EGLI Rev counter 7" chrome Lucas headlight with flyscreen Magura controls CNC alloy footrests and brackets with pillion pegs Alloy front mudguard painted gloss black Black GRP vented side panels Black GRP rear mudgaurd and Number plate GRP dual race seat unit with removeable solo hump Black Shadow Engine fully blueprinted Gas flowed heads Fitted with a 12v Alton electric start conversion for ease of starting Pazon electronic ignition system JMC chrome plated big bore 2-1 exhaust with curved reverse cone silencer Dellorto 34mm PHB carburettors Supplied with Paddock stand The Black Shadow Egli is without doubt one of the most iconic and desirable Cafe Racer motorcycles to be powered by a Vincent EGLI were renowned for creating fast, well handling, high end motorcycles for the discerning Gentlemen. This machine is being sold as a collector’s item, part of a stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines that have all been dry stored for several of years and will require light recommissioning prior to use. Please note that historical classic vehicles are sold as an investment opportunity and are not supplied under the same terms and conditions as a modern day running motorcycle. For more information regarding this machine please contact Ian Cunningham on 07415 871 189 or ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk This machine and 30 other classic bikes from the late Keith Mason's private collection will be sold by auction at the H and H Classic Auction held at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday the 25th March 2026