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- 1974 Moto Morini 3½ Sport 344cc
1974 Moto Morini 3½ Sport 344cc
Lot Number: 457
1974 Moto Morini 3½ Sport 344cc
An early example of Moto Morini's 350 Sport with the desirable Grimeca twin front drums.
- Sold for: £5,750
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 14th July, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
PDX 144M
SUMMARY
An early example of Moto Morini's 350 Sport with the desirable Grimeca twin front drums.
DESCRIPTION
- Launched by Moto Morini in 1971 but not in production until 1973
- Initially badged as a 350 but later changed to the distinctive '3½' and available in two styles, the Strada finished in blue and the Sport in red
- The Sport came equipped with Grimeca brakes, clip-on bars, Marzocchi forks and Borrani rims
- This early Sport example is presented in mostly original or possibly older restoration condition
- Imported from Italy in 1988 and UK-registered since
- History file included containing copy old Italian registration, old invoice, copy maintenance manual, numerous old MOTs and previous V5C
- Stored for last few years in a heated car storage facility so may require some recommissioning before road use
- Supplied with original clip-on bars and extra seat as pictured
- Engine turns over with good compression
- UK-registered with a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 457
- Make
- MOTO MORINI
- Model
- SPORT 3 1/2
- Registration Number
- PDX 144M
- Frame Number
- A1*05059*DGM-1104 OM
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 11040
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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PAYMENT
Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 15th July.
Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Card payments can be made (in person only) as follows: up to £20,000 by debit card and £5,000 by credit card.
Please note we do not accept cash or AMEX.
COLLECTION
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