• Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Engine number 
    none visible
  • Lot number 
    89
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Colour  
    Other
  • Location
    France

Description

c.1980 MV Agusta 750 'Imola Replica'
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. none visible

The machine offered here is a special one-off replica of the works MV Agusta Formula 750 racer ridden by Giacomo Agostini at the Imola 200 in 1972. Ago was in touch with the two works Ducatis of eventual winner Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari when he retired from 3rd place with transmission failure. This machine features a handmade frame wrapped around a Japanese four-cylinder engine, while other notable features include a Ceriani front fork; Grimeca front brake calipers; Fontana magnesium rear drum brake; and wire-spoked wheels. The handmade alloy fuel tank and front mudguard, and the glassfibre seat and fairing were all fabricated by Domenico Tavoni in Modena, Italy.

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.


Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
First name 
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department

Phone 
+44-2074685801
Fax 
+44-2074477401