Description
This motorcycle is Lot 328 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 328
Property of a deceased's estate
1978 MV Agusta 350 Sport Ipotesi
Registration no. XRO 337X
Frame no. 2160637
Engine no. 2160519
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, whose initial styling exercise had premiered at the Milan Show in 1973. The basic engine architecture remained unchanged but power went up to 34bhp at 8, 500 revs with a commensurate increase in performance. Production continued until 1980.
First registered in the UK in 1981, this Ipotesi was acquired by its late VMCC member and enthusiast owner in 1994. Having inherited the MV, the vendors know little about the machine other than it last ran in 2016 and currently displays a total of 19, 862 kilometres (12, 342 miles) on the odometer. Sold strictly as viewed, the Ipotesi comes with a parts list, photocopy instruction manual, some expired MoTs, old/ current V5/ V5C registration documents, and a spare screen.
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.
