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Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story

2022 · 1h 20m · Documentary

The Vincent was the fastest on the road... Record-setting models sell for a million dollars. But it cost its designer his fortune and his life.

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Overview

Philip Vincent built the fastest and most glamorous motorcycles in the world - yet he ended his days in poverty. Some 40 years after he died, one of his machines sold for over $1 million. This is his untold story.

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Cast

Philip Vincent

Self (archive footage)

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Narrator (voice)

Jay Leno

Jay Leno

Self

Paul Simonon

Paul Simonon

Self

John Surtees

John Surtees

Self

Tim Woodward

Tim Woodward

Second Narrator

Hans Edwards

Self

Jeff Decker

Self

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
June 17, 2022
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 20m
Rated
PG
Genres
Documentary

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