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LOT 102

Ex-Dick Fritz, NART 1962 Bianchi Gardena 75 Frame no. TB50959 Engine no. MB51171

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Lot 102

Ex-Dick Fritz, NART
1962 Bianchi Gardena 75

Ex-Dick Fritz, NART
1962 Bianchi Gardena 75
Frame no. TB50959
Engine no. MB51171


Luigi Chinetti's North American Racing Team, is one of history's most storied privateer global motorsport teams. Although conceived to promote the Ferrari marque, it helped prompt interest in other Italian brands. This Bianchi Gardena offered here is one such example, imported into the US in 1962. It was initially displayed in Chinetti's New York City and later Greenwich, CT showrooms, and shortly thereafter joined the NART racing team. Going on to be used by racing drivers and crew in the paddock areas at each track, then NART team manager Dick Fritz purchased the bike from Chinetti Motors and retained it for the subsequent 40+ years. Today, the Bianchi is presented in original unrestored condition and is as beautiful as it is historic. Having been displayed on the Greenwich Concours lawn just 1 year ago and offered with its original owners and parts manual, tools and air pump, this Bianchi is likely the sole attainable NART motor vehicle around.

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Please note, this motorcycle is titled under the vehicle number VB51034 with the model year 1960. Also note, the title will be in transit.

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