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LOT 394 *N

The Hans Schifferle Collection 1957 Moto Morini 175 Super Sport Registration no. not registered Frame no. S15921 Engine no. S15921

Sold for £3,680 inc. premium
Lot 394*,N

The Hans Schifferle Collection, 1957 Moto Morini 175 Super Sport
Registration no. not registered Frame no. S15921 Engine no. S15921

The Hans Schifferle Collection
1957 Moto Morini 175 Super Sport
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. S15921
Engine no. S15921

Moto Morini founder Alfonso Morini split from MM in 1937 setting up a foundry in Bologna. Post-WW2 he returned to motorcycle manufacture, commencing with a 125cc two-stroke and then a similar-sized SOHC four-stroke single. The company was active in racing right from the start and won the Italian national 125 championship in 1949. Something more sophisticated was required for the World Championships however, a new DOHC design being introduced for 1952. 175cc and 250cc twin-cam racers followed, but although the firm did achieve a few successes in Grands Prix, it lacked the resources for a sustained attack on the Championship. Although never a Grand Prix category, the 175cc class was an important one in Continental Europe and for this Moto Morini offered the Rebello DOHC racer alongside its simpler road models such as the 175 Super Sport offered here.

The machine was purchased in 2005 from a Turin-based collector and restored by Helmut Lichtenberg, who together with Hans visited countless autojumbles to source suitable parts including the correct type 'black spokes'. (Remember, Hans refused to use the internet!) Only 303 kilometres have been covered since the restoration. The machine is said to smoke a little (like a two-stroke) but ran well when last used and is easily capable of 130km/h (80mph). Accompanying documentation consists of a German Fahrzeugbrief and an expired TüV (MoT) certificate and correspondence.

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* Import VAT Low Rate
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N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.

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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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