Description
This car is Lot 89 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 89
c. 1980 MV Agusta 750 'Imola Replica'
Registration no. unregistered
Chassis no.
The machine offered here is a special one-off replica of the works MV Agusta Formula 750 racer ridden by Giacomo Agostini at the Imola 200 in 1972. Ago was in touch with the two works Ducatis of eventual winner Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari when he retired from 3rd place with transmission failure. This machine features a handmade frame wrapped around a Japanese four-cylinder engine, while other notable features include a Ceriani front fork; Grimeca front brake calipers; Fontana magnesium rear drum brake; and wire-spoked wheels. The handmade alloy fuel tank and front mudguard, and the glassfibre seat and fairing were all fabricated by Domenico Tavoni in Modena, Italy.
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.
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|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
