Description
This motorcycle is Lot 35 to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online January Sale, please see the Bonhams website for full details. The timed online auction runs between January 17th through January 27th, with lots closing from midday January 27th 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 22nd January 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, by appointment only at Bonhams Milton Keynes.
Lot 35
1973 Harley-Davidson Aermacchi 350cc SS
Registration no. PLU 224L
Frame no. * 6A12915H3*
Engine no. * 6A12915H3*
In 1960, an unlikely alliance between Aermacchi and Harley-Davidson resulted in the former's lightweight motorcycles being sold in the USA alongside H-D's traditional big V-twins. Marketed as Harley-Davidsons in the USA and as Aermacchi Harley-Davidsons elsewhere, the first models offered were re-badged versions of Aermacchi's 250 and 350cc four-stroke horizontal singles. The latter remained in the Harley range until the end of the 1974 model year, falling sales forcing their discontinuation. Aermacchi's two-strokes also formed part of the line-up between 1973 and 1978, at which point H-D's new owners - AMF - sold off their share of the Italian concern to Cagiva.
According to the receipts on file, this 350SS appears to have been fully serviced in 1991 followed by a fresh MoT and only covered some 33 miles before being put into long term storage where it has been ever since. Displaying 46, 127 miles to the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/ photography), this seemingly unmolested 350SS will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent following a period of inactivity and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consist of current/ old V5C/ V5 Registration Certificate, expired MoT certificate, various bills/ invoices, owners manual and marque related literature. Once up and running, these interesting horizontal singles can provide an excellent, reliable and entertaining ownership experience. Italian spirit for not much money! It should be noted that the frame number recorded in the V5C is '12915'. The full frame number is '* 6A12915H3*'.
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.
