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LOT 623 N

1926 Piazza 174cc Corsa Registration no. not registered Frame no. 136 Engine no. A2-138

Sold for £6,325 inc. premium
Lot 623N

1926 Piazza 174cc Corsa
Registration no. not registered Frame no. 136 Engine no. A2-138

1926 Piazza 174cc Corsa
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 136
Engine no. A2-138

'Small 124cc two-stroke bicycle engines were Antonio Piazza's first creations. Complete 174cc sv and ohv motorcycles followed and a 496cc JAP-engined machine was added during the 1930s. While they were made in limited numbers only, 173cc Piazza ohv engines were popular and were also used by other Italian manufacturers.' – Tragatsch.

Authorities agree that Piazza was founded in Turin, Italy in 1924, although there is some disagreement about when it ceased to exist, with estimates ranging from 1934 to 1937. An extremely rare motorcycle from a little-known, short-lived Italian make, this Corsa (racing) model is powered by a 174cc overhead-valve engine. Although all but ignored in the UK, the 175cc class was very popular in Europe both before and after WW2, with many of the more sporting models offering '250' levels of performance in a '125' size package. This Piazza Corsa was purchased for the vendor's private collection circa 23 years ago. Subsequently restored, this most attractive little machine is described by the vendor as in working order, having been cared for by the owner's in-house mechanic. There are no documents with this Lot.

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  • 28 April 2001, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
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NNOVA declaration
If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.

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