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Developed from its long line of highly successful multi-cylinder racers, MV Agusta's first road-going four - the 4C, a twin-carburettor, 600cc, shaft-driven tourer - appeared in 1965. But the public demanded something more exciting from many-times World Champions MV, and the Gallarate manufacturer duly obliged in 1968, upping capacity to 743cc and further boosting maximum power (to 65bhp) by fitting a quartet of Dell'Orto carburettors to the revised 750S, a high-speed symphony in red, white and blue. Perhaps surprisingly for a sports model, the 750S retained the 4C's shaft final drive while the frame too was virtually identical to that of its predecessor.

Hand made in limited numbers and priced accordingly, the 750S was way beyond the financial reach of the average enthusiast. Marque specialist Mick Walker got to try a mint, low mileage example in 1983, recording the event in his book MV Agusta Fours: "The experience was unique; the rider was transported to a different level, and made to feel really special. There was certainly a pronounced 'feel-good factor'."

Although no lightweight - it weighed nearly as much as a Kawasaki Z1 - the 750S gave little away in outright performance terms to such larger machinery, thanks, no doubt, to its engine's Grand Prix heritage. Testing a 750S in 1975, Bike magazine found the motor very powerful: "Surprisingly it also has great reserves of torque and pulls happily from four thousand. It's probably the most powerful 750cc motor made; in a straight drag with a Z1 it lost only a few yards up to 100mph." Bike rated the 750S as "one of the most dramatic-looking bikes made, the real stuff of legend". Few would disagree.

Offered from a Swiss collection, this exceptional MV Agusta is reported by the private vendor to have been restored to concours condition by the workshop of Dominik Ellenrieder, the former racing driver, renowned restorer, and respected collector of historic motorcycles and motor cars.

Purchased by the current owner from the prestigious Dominik Ellenrieder collection following the completion of its restoration, the motorcycle was acquired in its present concours condition. While detailed restoration records do not accompany the machine, the quality of the workmanship is evident throughout. Furthermore, the MV Agusta has not been ridden since the restoration was completed.

It should be noted that this 750S has been fitted with a Magni chain final drive conversion, replacing the original shaft drive; otherwise, it remains per original specification.

The MV is offered with photocopies of its original Automobile Club D'Italia and Targeta documents, together with copy Spanish registration papers (from October 2006 onwards) designating it as an Historic vehicle.

Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Reset at restoration, the odometer currently reads 259 kilometres (actual distance covered from new unknown).

One of motorcycling's most exclusive classics, the 1972 MV Agusta 750S combines Grand Prix pedigree, hand-built Italian craftsmanship, exceptional rarity, and enduring collector appeal, presenting a truly exceptional acquisition opportunity.

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