Here’s a 1949. Quite a machine!
The famous song is about a 1952 model. Here’s a YT video. Lyrics here.
Here’s another beautiful black machine:

Quite a machine too!
I GB on board, 160GB HD, 11.6″ screen, 3 # Available at Amazon for $419 — one third the price of the MacBooks pushed by the MDOE.
What a dangerous thought!
Said James to Red Molly, here’s a ring for your right hand
But I’ll tell you in earnest I’m a dangerous man
I’ve fought with the law since I was seventeen
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine
Now I’m 21 years, I might make 22
And I don’t mind dying, but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I’ll give you my Vincent to ride
-1952 Vincent Black Lightning, Richard Thompson
