A very nice Series A Comet just sold at the Bonhams auction:
In the description we find the following statement:
"All fittings are correct whereas on many bikes the square-headed bolts have been lost and replaced with more modern types."
A look through the photos does not reveal any square-headed bolts. Were they used? Where? Why?
Bonhams : 1939 Vincent-HRD 498cc Series-A Comet Frame no. D1705 Engine no. C967
Rear Frame Number. D1705 • Full matching numbers: registration, engine, upper and rear frames, gearbox, oil pump • Present ownership for over 50 years • Original and unrestored • For preservation The Vincent-HRD marque originated in 1928 when Philip Vincent acquired the name and assets of the...
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In the description we find the following statement:
"All fittings are correct whereas on many bikes the square-headed bolts have been lost and replaced with more modern types."
A look through the photos does not reveal any square-headed bolts. Were they used? Where? Why?