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Marty Dickerson - World's Fastest Vincent

by Steve
Tuesday, October 02, 2007

In addition to Burt Munro, known as the "World's Fastest Indian", there was also Marty Dickerson, known as the "World's Fastest Vincent".

The New Times of San Luis Obispo published a story about him recently, that's worth reading if you like to read about tough old bikers...

http://newtimesslo.com/index.php?p=showarticle&id=2784

In 1953, a short, stocky motorcyclist raced a thundering blue British Vincent across the Bonneville Salt Flats and into the pages of motorcycle history books, setting a world land speed record that endured for 20 years.

Last month, Dickerson repeated the same feat, at 80 years of age, by riding above 150 mph, on an old Vincent.

The article goes on to mention his friendship with Burt Munro, and his association with Vincent Motorcycles.

Labels: Marty Dickerson, Vincent Motorcycles