Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
c. 1968 Aermacchi 125
No Reserve - Time-warp unrestored Grand Prix racer
Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: Not seen
MOT: Exempt
One of the most original and best-preserved racing Aermacchis in existence
Reputedly raced in the Italian 125 Championship by Silvano Bertarelli
In collector ownership for many years and not publicly seen
The Road and Race Collection
Prompted by the great performances of their 250 and 350cc races on the circuits of Europe, Aermacchi ventured into 125cc racing with a single-cylinder, air-cooled, two-stroke design which first saw the light of day in 1967, being tested by Alberto Pagani. It proved its worth immediately, and with further development won races with riders such as Kel Carruthers, Eugenio Lazzarini, Silvano Bertarelli and John Dodds, the last of whom notably won the Nürburgring Grand Prix in 1970.
A real time-warp in extraordinary unrestored condition, this c. 1968 Aermacchi 125 racer has been preserved since the end of its racing days, and retains such equipment as the six-speed transmission, Fontana 4LS front brake, Ceriani Grand Prix forks and Smiths tachometer. According to the history passed down, it was raced in the Italian 125 Championship and some Grands Prix by Silvano Bertarelli, but this has not been verified. However, it is known to have spent many years in a large French collection, up to the death of the owner, upon which it was sold to our vendor for his own collection of rare and important historic motorcycles in 2020. Now in need of recommissioning, it represents possibly the most original racing 125 Aermacchi in existence. Bidders should note some import duties may need to be paid.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
