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LOT 477

c.1963 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Ala d'Oro Racing Motorcycle Frame no. none Engine no. 171185

Sold for £4,600 inc. premium
Lot 477

c.1963 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Ala d'Oro Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. none Engine no. 171185

c.1963 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Ala d'Oro Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. none
Engine no. 171185

Aermacchi is a household name among motorcyclists thanks to its heroic achievement of producing the most highly developed and successful overhead-valve racing single ever made, which were christened 'Ala d'Oro' (Golden Wing). Alberto Pagani's 9th place on the 250's Dutch TT debut in 1960 demonstrated the bike's potential, which was confirmed the following week when Pagani finished 5th at the Belgian Grand Prix. The need for more power led to short-stroke engine dimensions (of 72x61mm) being adopted on the 250 for 1964, by which time a 350cc version had appeared. With increased power came increasing unreliability, necessitating a re-design for 1966. Although the pushrod Aermacchi never won a World Championship race, it did achieve a number of 2nd places, Alan Barnett's in the 1970 Junior TT being one of the most memorable. Despite a lack of ultimate success in Grands Prix, the Aermacchi single was outstandingly successful at national level and today, having benefited from another three decades of development, remains a competitive force in historic motorcycle racing.

Its engine capacity and history unknown, this Aermacchi racer was purchased five years ago from the IoM and has not been used since. The machine's mechanical condition is likewise unknown and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. Some spares (fuel tank, crankcase and other parts) are included in the sale.
Offered without key

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