Fritz Egli’s name has long been synonymous with Vincent, correctly so, for his chassis modifications were produced with a high standard of workmanship. At the same time the Egli chassis effectively reduced the stock machine’s weight and, by the fitting of telescopic forks, provided a considerable improvement to the handling. Precise production figures are inexact, but it is thought around 150 Egli Vincents ultimately emerged from the Swiss engineer’s workshop. As with Metisse and Rob North Egli’s concept has been copied from time to time, which plagiary but confirms how sound the original! It is probably true to say that no two Egli Vincents are the same, thanks to the wide selection of hubs and forks and fuel tanks that – even when he started in the late 1960s – were available from European suppliers. The principles of the Egli frame were rigidity and weight saving. Having, like Stevenage, dispensed with the front down tube the all welded triangular rear frame, firmly attached to the substantial main beam [that’s hidden by the fuel tank], supports a conventional swinging arm assembly, controlled by a regular pair of hydraulic units. Eglis come in many different types of finish; enamelled, plated, or painted, drums or discs, ’tanks in steel, alloy, or plastic, but mostly with “teles” up front. With such an eminent past reputation it is significant, perhaps, how former Vincent racer Patrick Godet was encouraged and officially endorsed by the man himself, some years ago, to continue making replica Egli Vincent machines. These are fitted with “duplicated” new engines in a variety of Stevenage specs; fine machines, all, for appreciation by individuals. Nevertheless, in exactly the same way a first-time-around 1969 Dunstall-Norton inspires, so it is that only an original Egli Vincent can truly capture the spirit! The alloy-tanked Egli Vincent is dated according to the year of engine manufacture, which is confirmed by the present owner to be in Shadow specification. Purchased in 1990 after a superb rebuild by Charlie Guy the machine has subsequently completed less than 690 miles, with about one hundred of these with either the vendor or his son on board. As a skilled mechanic in his own right the owner has insisted on starting the engine every three months. Supplied with V5 and V5C Registration documents, and an earlier MOT Certificate.
Fritz Egli’s name has long been synonymous with Vincent, correctly so, for his chassis modifications were produced with a high standard of workmanship. At the same time the Egli chassis effectively reduced the stock machine’s weight and, by the fitting of telescopic forks, provided a considerable improvement to the handling. Precise production figures are inexact, but it is thought around 150 Egli Vincents ultimately emerged from the Swiss engineer’s workshop. As with Metisse and Rob North Egli’s concept has been copied from time to time, which plagiary but confirms how sound the original! It is probably true to say that no two Egli Vincents are the same, thanks to the wide selection of hubs and forks and fuel tanks that – even when he started in the late 1960s – were available from European suppliers. The principles of the Egli frame were rigidity and weight saving. Having, like Stevenage, dispensed with the front down tube the all welded triangular rear frame, firmly attached to the substantial main beam [that’s hidden by the fuel tank], supports a conventional swinging arm assembly, controlled by a regular pair of hydraulic units. Eglis come in many different types of finish; enamelled, plated, or painted, drums or discs, ’tanks in steel, alloy, or plastic, but mostly with “teles” up front. With such an eminent past reputation it is significant, perhaps, how former Vincent racer Patrick Godet was encouraged and officially endorsed by the man himself, some years ago, to continue making replica Egli Vincent machines. These are fitted with “duplicated” new engines in a variety of Stevenage specs; fine machines, all, for appreciation by individuals. Nevertheless, in exactly the same way a first-time-around 1969 Dunstall-Norton inspires, so it is that only an original Egli Vincent can truly capture the spirit! The alloy-tanked Egli Vincent is dated according to the year of engine manufacture, which is confirmed by the present owner to be in Shadow specification. Purchased in 1990 after a superb rebuild by Charlie Guy the machine has subsequently completed less than 690 miles, with about one hundred of these with either the vendor or his son on board. As a skilled mechanic in his own right the owner has insisted on starting the engine every three months. Supplied with V5 and V5C Registration documents, and an earlier MOT Certificate.
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