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- 1973 MV Agusta 750S 743cc
1973 MV Agusta 750S 743cc
Lot Number: 564
1973 MV Agusta 750S 743cc
The totally desirable 750S: A magnificent engine, stunning frame, aggressive stance, swelling curves and a perfect tricolore colour scheme: an all-time classic.
- Sold for: £85,500
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
VHL 170L
SUMMARY
The totally desirable 750S: A magnificent engine, stunning frame, aggressive stance, swelling curves and a perfect tricolore colour scheme: an all-time classic.
DESCRIPTION
- Part of the late Alan Elderton Collection
- When launched, the 750S was developed from the 600cc MV Agusta 4C. The engine was expanded to 743cc and fitted with four 24mm Dell'Orto carburettors generating a power output of 65bhp
- This later example is fitted with twin-front disc brakes, bigger Dell'Orto 27mm carbs, larger valves and camshafts and increased compression that raises the power to 69bhp
- Fitted with a full streamlined fairing and SS1 competition carburettor set, both expensive factory options
- Exported to Baden-Baden in 1973 from the MV Agusta factory
- Imported from Germany by Alan in 1989 along with two other disassembled 750s and built up to its current condition. No records were available at that time, and it was unknowingly reassembled with an engine from one of the other two 1973 750s which were identical when produced, copies of factory records included in the file
- A well-known bike and featured in numerous period publications including Biker (2001), Top Gear (2000), and Moto Retro (2000) one of which contains a road test by Roland Brown (copies included)
- More recent history includes a top end strip to resolve an oil leak in 2009, followed, after Alan’s death, by a rebuild in 2010 with new rings and gaskets. Run and tested but not ridden since
- Presented in mostly original and unrestored condition and may require some recommissioning before use
- History file included containing an old V5 dated 1994, owners manual, spare lower fairing, eight MOT certificates dating from 1990 to 2000 and the three magazines mentioned above
- UK-registered with a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 564
- Make
- MV AGUSTA
- Model
- 750S
- Registration Number
- VHL 170L
- Frame Number
- 2140260
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 2140295
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.
Our motorcycle transport partners, Moving Motorcycles, can assist with collection and delivery. Please use the link below for a quote:
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Any motorcycles not collected by 2pm on Monday 31st July will be taken to our transport partners facility in Northamptonshire for a fee of £110 plus VAT, including 3 days storage. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day thereafter.
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