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LOT 589 N

1952 MV Agusta 150cc Super Sport Frame no. 024897/15 Engine no. S203721

Sold for £7,475 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 589N

1952 MV Agusta 150cc Super Sport
Frame no. 024897/15 Engine no. S203721

1952 MV Agusta 150cc Super Sport
Frame no. 024897/15
Engine no. S203721

First introduced in 1947 and better engineered than any British contemporary, MV's 125cc two-stroke was powered by a neat unitary construction single-cylinder engine featuring detachable transfer ports. The cycle parts comprised a twin-downtube swinging-arm frame and blade-type girder forks. Designated 'TEL' (Tourism E Lusso = Touring and Luxury) for 1949, the 125 was joined in 1952 by a broadly similar 150cc version. The latter had 7.5bhp on tap and could exceed 50mph, but the biggest advantage conferred by the larger engine was one of improved flexibility. For 1953 both TEL models could be ordered with hydraulically damped telescopic forks (an option) and came with full-width alloy hubs as seen in this example, which has been restored by a specialist. The machine is offered with an ACI Certificate and an old Italian registration document.

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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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