Hugo, that is one thing you can say about Ted; he was never fussy about who supplied the readies.
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the victor (rep) at Ted Davis home was the ex Pip Harper bike Furness& searle did a lot of work for Ted there works were only 8 miles from Teds Home when they sold there company Norman Peach did work for Ted I think Norman still lives in Stevenage
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Personally, I do not think any Vincent should have a "Certificate of Authenticity" and I do not think that they are issued any longer. Furthermore, I do not think that the Club authenticates anything, i.e., the Club does not prove that the bike is genuine. Vince and Gordon are very good at what they do, but they are working with old documents that may contain mistakes and may be incomplete. As a result, they are only able to confirm certain numbers when those numbers are consistent with the numbers on the bike. Many times they can tell you where it was shipped. I think that is it. I believe that the information that the Club provides may become one of the building blocks to establish the provenance of a bike, but I do not think it is the end by itself.
Prior to the sale I would have said that both 3A bikes were reasonably well known and documented in MPH as well. I do not think that Ted Davis had anything to do with them. Maybe it is the price that has caused the provenance to degrade?
For the record, I did purchase a bike many years ago that came with a "Certificate of Authenticity." I sent the certificate back to the Registrar as I believed it was inappropriate.
David
Prior to the sale I would have said that both 3A bikes were reasonably well known and documented in MPH as well. I do not think that Ted Davis had anything to do with them. Maybe it is the price that has caused the provenance to degrade?
For the record, I did purchase a bike many years ago that came with a "Certificate of Authenticity." I sent the certificate back to the Registrar as I believed it was inappropriate.
David
NOW I am confused it was not Pete Busby who owned the D Comet I saw on Club nights back in the 60's but it was Oxford section and it was a 'D' Comet and it was owned not by Pete but Tom Reeve to check I looked on page 18 of a photographic miscellany by Geoff Preece where it is shown back then and being used properly.
Now the book also states 'The one and only' and its registration number is UNK575 and on checking that bike is still on the DVLA database.
So what about MNR965 from Bonhams sale?.....
Now the book also states 'The one and only' and its registration number is UNK575 and on checking that bike is still on the DVLA database.
So what about MNR965 from Bonhams sale?.....
Cromer, Herts. is just outside Stevenage New Town. F&S had a very small workshop on a industrial estate in the village. I believe that Bob Culver still has the sign that was above the door.
Tim,
You're mixing up apples and oran..... er, Comet and Victor. The one and only Comet is owned by Tom Reeves' widow's new husband. The one and only Victor is probably headed for a secret collection somewhere. but, I hope not. There were several copies made. One Ted D. had commissioned from Norman P. for the 40/40 that went to Japan within days of that meet.
and that's my story and I'm sticking to it! John;-)
I don't recall a Victor at the 40/40. T.D. was on an enclosed bike with a black screen, but I thought it was a twin. - there was a replica D Comet there.
