1979 MV Agusta 850 Magni
Lot sold
USD 108 398 - 135 497
GBP 80 000 - 100 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 108 398 - 135 497
GBP 80 000 - 100 000 (listed)
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Year of manufacture1979
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Motorcycle typeStreet
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Engine number224-63M
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Lot number16291
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ConditionUsed
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ColourOther
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Location
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Performance56 PS / 42 kW / 56 BHP
Description
- David Kays re-creation of the legendary Arturo Magni's 1979 MV 850 Superlight
- Built to 'Superlight' specification. Superb build quality
- Offered from a private collection and showing 7 recorded miles
- Recommissioned and run in 2018
- Magni-styled frame and rear swing arm with rear chain-drive conversion
- Magnesium crank cases, uprated clutch, semi-race cams and forged high-compression pistons
- Dell'Orto magnesium carburettors. Electronic ignition, electric starter motor
- Ceramic coated exhausts. Power output believed to be circa 80bhp
- Alloy fuel tank with dual Monza filler caps. Menani clip-ons
- Ceriani GP-type front forks. Koni rear shocks. Borrani rims
- Fontana 4-leading shoe magnesium racing front brake, rear 2-leading shoes
- New screen and fittings included
- Will require the normal recommissioning before use.No paperwork
- What a combination - The art of MV, the sheer magic of Arturo Magni and the superb craftsmanship of David Kay at Meccanica Verhera has resulted in one of the most beautiful motorcycles in the World.
Iconic Auctioneers
The Forge
Harwoods House, Banbury Road
Ashorne
CV35 0AA
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
Title
Mr
First name
Rob
Last name
Hubbard
Phone
+44-01926691141