Vincent Black Prince was termed the motorcycle you either love or hate. "The Motor Cycle" road tested a Black Prince and concluded that it handled as well as the Vincent Black Shadow with improved fuel consumption. Production of the Black Prince began in early 1955. Lucas components replaced the less reliable Miller electrical system, and better ignition – upgraded to coil and distributor – together with Amal Monobloc carburettors improved starting. The rear enclosure, which incorporated the oil tank, was hinged to allow access to the rear wheel and final drive chain. The centre stand was operated by a lever accessible from the
The Black Album (Prince album) The Black Album (Prince album) The Black Album is the sixteenth studio album by American recording artist Prince. It was released on November 22, 1994, by Warner Bros. Records. It was originally planned for release on December 8, 1987, as the follow-up to "Sign o' the Times" and was to appear in an entirely black sleeve with no title or even a credit to Prince; hence it was referred to as "The Black Album". Dubbed "The Funk Bible" by preceding press releases, and in a hidden message within the album itself, the work seemed to be a reaction to criticism