VINCENT HRDs
AND THE ISLE OF MAN
RACING, TOURING, SPRINTING, SOCIAL
1925-1999
David Wright
Publisher: AMULREE PUBLICATIONS, 1998. First Edition, First Impression
FIRST EDITION HARDBACK BOOK IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. DUSTJACKET COMPLETE, UNMARKED AND UNCREASED. FURTHER PROTECTED IN CLEAR PLASTIC OUTER SLEEVE. ALL INTERNALS CLEAN AND TIDY. THE BOOK IS NOT CLIPPED AND THERE ARE NO INSCRIPTIONS. THIS IS NOT AN EX-LIBRARY BOOK.
The
names HRD and VINCENT are closely linked in motorcycle history. The reputation
of Howard Raymond Davies ‘HRD Motors Ltd’ was built largely upon the success of
its products in the TT races of the 1920s but, like many small manufacturers,
it fell victim to the turbulent economic conditions of the late 1920s. The
rights to use the HRD name were purchased by Philip Vincent, a young man with
firm ideas on motorcycle design, who went on to produce the Vincent motorcycles
that are held in such high regard to this day.
Philip
Vincent also realized the value of racing his motorcycles at the Isle of Man
TT, and achieved success in terms of race results and associated publicity.
However, this book is about far more than just TT (and Manx Grand Prix) racing
by Vincent and HRD motorcycles. Race statistics and technicalities are kept to
the minimum, preference being given to relating the many firsthand accounts of
those whose Vincent and HRD associations with ‘The Island’ come not only from
racing but also from touring, sprinting, rallying and social activities.
The Isle of Man has long been a Mecca for
motorcyclists and Vincent and HRD enthusiasts have been among the keenest of
visitors. Their stories and photographs are here in this book and offer
enjoyable reading to anyone interested in motorcycles.