1951 Black Lightning

ridden Australian by Jack speed Ehret, record and in bike unrestored that reached condition, 141.5mph but in has 1953, been re-commissioned by Vincent expert Patrick Godet. One of 30 Black Lightnings, tuned and stripped down competition versions of ‘The World’s Fastest Motorcycle’ built by the factory in Stevenage. To be auctioned at the Rio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas on 25 January, 2018. They’re still being coy about the estimate, but it’ll be more than £100,000. bonhams.com