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- 1955 MV Agusta 175 CSS 4 Disco Volante 172cc
1955 MV Agusta 175 CSS 4 Disco Volante 172cc
Lot Number: 563
1955 MV Agusta 175 CSS 4 Disco Volante 172cc
Extremely rare and very collectable, this Earles Fork 1955 Super Sport 'Flying Saucer' is one of only 500 built.
- Sold for: £10,125
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
Extremely rare and very collectable, this Earles Fork 1955 Super Sport 'Flying Saucer' is one of only 500 built.
DESCRIPTION
- Part of the late Alan Elderton Collection
- Introduced in 1952 and heralded the new, state of the art, design CS four-stroke lightweight machines
- The 175 CS Sport was a more tuned version and sported a very distinctive fuel tank design that resembled a flying saucer, hence the name 'disco volante'
- Fitted with a state-of-the-art race-developed Earles-type leading-link fork
- The Earles Fork version had an engine uprated to only 1bhp less than the legendary Squalo and also featured oiling modifications that allowed it to rev to 8,800rpm
- This example was restored during 2008/2009 by Alan then reassembled after his death by Mole Benn in 2010 to its current condition
- Displayed at various bike events over the years
- No paperwork included and may require some recommissioning before road use
- Superbly presented, an absolute delight and a credit to all concerned
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 563
- Make
- MV AGUSTA
- Model
- CSS DISCO VOLANTE
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- 404467
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 450153 SS
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPlease note that, due to restrictions, we need to be clear of the venue by 2pm on Monday 31st July.
Motorcycles are available to collect after the auction until 6pm, and then from 10am until 2pm on Monday 31st July from: The Discovery Hub, The Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP (please use the gate off Hill Lane).
Full payment must be received before any item is available to be released.
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