1967 Moto Morini 250cc Settebello Racing Motorcycle

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|1 February 2024, 12:30 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

1967 Moto Morini 250cc Settebello Racing Motorcycle
Engine no. G

Although never a Grand Prix category, the 175cc class was an important one in Continental Europe. Introduced for the 1954 model year, the Moto Morini Settebello (Seven of Diamonds) was a high-performance sports roadster that commenced a run of models named after card games. Although intended for production-class racing, the Settebello was sold with full road equipment and could be distinguished from Morini's other 175s by its larger cylinder head containing hairpin valve springs (all the rest used coils). There was also a 250cc Settebello, built between 1965 and 1968. Seemingly highly original and untouched, this Morini 250cc Settebello was apparently raced in period by Giovanni Burlando, an Italian hill climb specialist who competed in some 850 events, crossing swords with the likes of Giacomo Agostini and Renzo Pasolini. No documents.

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.

Footnotes

1967 Moto Morini 250cc Settebello Racing Motorcycle
Moteur n°G

Même si elle n'a jamais constitué une catégorie de Grand Prix, la classe 175 cm3 était importante en Europe continentale. Lancée en année modèle 1954, la Moto Morini Settebello (Sept de carreau) était une moto de tourisme extrêmement performante qui inaugura une série de modèles tirant leur nom des cartes à jouer. Bien que destinée à la compétition en catégorie production, la Settebello était vendue munie d'un équipement de tourisme complet et se différenciait des autres Morini 175 par une culasse plus grosse munie pour le rappel des soupapes de ressorts de torsion (et non hélicoïdaux comme les autres). Il exista aussi une 250 cm3 Settebello, construite entre 1965 et 1968. Cette Morini 250 cm3 Settebello apparemment très authentique et jamais modifiée fut pilotée en son temps par Giovanni Burlando, un Italien spécialiste des courses de côte qui disputa quelque 850 épreuves, lors desquelles il croisa le fer avec des pilotes comme Giacomo Agostini et Renzo Pasolini. Pas de documents.

De même que tous les lots de cette vente, ce lot est vendu 'en l'état et à l'endroit où il se trouve' et les enchérisseurs doivent en vérifier la provenance, l'état, l'âge, la complétude et l'authenticité avant d'enchérir.

Saleroom notices

The frame number is G*43217*. The engine is also stamped '7' and 'KKS'. The frame is a 1962 Sprint Tresette. The engine is from a 2nd series Sprint Tresette. This machine is fitted with a 247cc Settebello kit sold by Bergamonti.

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