 Before the start of the 1973 season, Munch backer American George Bell pulled the finance from the race team, putting the project up for sale, leaving Vincent without machinery.Vincent retired from competition in 1974 after campaigning a Yamaha-engined outfit, although he continues to ride in demonstration events.During the 1980s Chris had a motor cycle shop in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire where he still lives

His sons Max (born 1969) and Jason (born 1972) were both established as solo motorcycle road-racers by the 1990 season.