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[[Image:1948 Vincent HRD Rapide.jpg|left|thumb|1948 Vincent HRD Rapide]] | [[Image:1948 Vincent HRD Rapide.jpg|left|thumb|1948 Vincent HRD Rapide]] | ||
The Vincent H.R.D.'s were built to a specification, not a price, and were fast, expensive and very exclusive. Every enthusiast's dream was to own a Rapide or Black Shadow, the only machines that could cruise close to 100mph which was incredible performance in 1948. | The Vincent H.R.D.'s were built to a specification, not a price, and were fast, expensive and very exclusive. Every enthusiast's dream was to own a Rapide or Black Shadow, the only machines that could cruise close to 100mph which was incredible performance in 1948. | ||
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==HRD Comet== | |||
[[Image:1949 Vincent HRD Comet.jpg|left|thumb|1949 Vincent HRD Comet]] | |||
The Comet was a less expensive, affordable alternative to the big twins such as the Rapid and Black Shadow. It was often referred to as "Half a Vincent", but it still had the desirable mile eating capabilities of its bigger brothers. A racing version was also available on a limited basis, the Grey Flash, which helped to publicize the model. | |||
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