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
Miniature MV Augusta and sidecar outfit
Estimate
£2, 000 - £3, 000
Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: Not Seen
MOT: Exempt
Very rare children's motorcycle
Thought to date from the 1970s
Ideal for a collection or a young enthusiast
MV Agusta is one of the most famous names in motorcycle history having won 270 Grand Prix races, 38 World Riders' Championships and 37 World Constructors’ Championships with legendary riders such as Giacomo Agostini and Mike Hailwood. Count Domenico Agusta had a passion for motorcycle racing and much like Enzo Ferrari, the Agusta family produced motorcycles almost exclusively to fund their racing efforts, with the company going on to dominate Grand Prix racing in the '50s, '60s and '70s.
No doubt to capitalise on its tremendous successes, MV Agusta at one time offered a range of miniature children’s motorcycles. Thought to date from the 1970s, this example is a rare survivor and even more unusual for the presence of a sidecar, too. Looking to be very original, and it would make a fantastic curiosity to display in a collection, or it could even be refurbished and used to inaugurate a young enthusiast into the world of historic motorcycling.
** 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).
