Vincent and HRD motorcycles were the superbikes of their era, but it took some time for the marque to establish itself. This book takes us from the early days of HRD in the 1920s, through the purchase of the company by Phil Vincent in 1928, Vincent`s initial struggle to sell his motorcycles and the eventual success of the Vincent. It also shows how the Vincent was used to market other products. It is a fascinating study that will appeal to every fan of HRD Vincent and classic motorcycles.