What bike is this ?

[Steve Campbell]

Hi folks

Wondering if anyone can help. Currently researching family and we have found this old photo. Not sure when it was taken but from the folks in the picture it looks like late '40's.

Anyone give any info about the bike (the rider was my uncle, passenger my auntie who recently passed away aged 94).

[crofty1984]

If you send the pic to classic bike magazine they should be able to help.

[crofty1984]

If you send the pic to classic bike magazine they should be able to help.

[srob]

This one had me stumped, so I resorted to the oracle (my brother ) who text straight back pointing out its a Series A Vincent HRD single, so either a Comet or a Meter. The Comet was the sporty one, the Meteor more touring. If you look closely you can actually make out HRD on the tank once you know!

A very rare and fast bike in its day, and very desirable now

[Steve Campbell]

Many thanks. PH comes up trumps again :-)

FYI we now think the photo was taken either near the end or just after WW2....in Salford Manchester.