LOT 63

c.1960 Parilla 175cc MSDS Racing Motorcycle Registration no. unregistered Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. 500506

Sold for €9,200 inc. premium

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Lot 63

c.1960 Parilla 175cc MSDS Racing Motorcycle

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|6 February 2025, 13:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

c.1960 Parilla 175cc MSDS Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. 500506

The second generation of Parilla motorcycles - known as the 'high-cam' (camme rialzata) - debuted in 1952. This was a 175cc single which featured a chain-driven camshaft mounted on the side of the cylinder head, the valves being operated via short pushrods. There was also an over-the-counter production racing version: the MSDS (Machina Sport Derivata dalla Serie), as seen here. 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

Parilla MSDS 175 cc – Moto de course – circa 1960
Non immatriculée
Cadre : numéro non trouvé
Moteur n° 500506

Cette deuxième génération de motos Parilla, les "arbres à cames en hauteur" (camme rialzata), fit ses débuts en 1952. Il s'agissait d'un monocylindre de 175 cc équipé d'un arbre à cames entraîné par chaîne et implanté sur le côté de la culasse, avec des soupapes actionnées par de courtes tiges. Il en existait aussi en série une version course disponible, la MSDS (Machina Sport Derivata dalla Serie), telle que celle présentée ici. Pas de documents disponibles.

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.

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