Description
This motorcycle is Lot 153 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 153
The Andy Chapman Collection
1976 MV Agusta 350 Sport
Registration no. NGH 462P
Frame no. * 2160986*
Engine no. * 2160406*
Introduced at the Milan Show in 1971, MV's first production 350 roadster was basically an over-bored version of the existing 250B model that had been around since 1967. Two versions were made: the 350GT tourer and 350B sports roadster, both of which were updated with 12-volt electrics and electronic ignition in October 1972. They were replaced for 1975 by restyled, 'square case' 350 Sport/ GT equivalents - also known as the Ipotesi (hypothesis) - the makeover being the work of celebrated car designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro. The basic engine architecture remained unchanged but power went up to 34bhp at 8, 500 revs with a commensurate increase in performance.
This MV Agusta 350S was acquired by the vendor in 2018 and is offered for sale as he is downsizing his collection. A total of 9, 102 kilometres is showing on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/ photography) and the engine turns with compression. The ignition lock appears to have been drilled out. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consists of some expired MoTs and tax discs, sundry invoices and a V5C Registration Certificate.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
