MV Agusta has recently acquired a 1950’s CSS 175/204cc racing model of the brand and is currently restoring it to its original condition.
The extraordinary find was possible thanks to Catawiki, the popular online auction site specialised in rare and unique objects.
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The bike was originally purchased in 1958 by British rider and collector Chris Newport. The seller was one Stanley Hailwood. Father to motorcycling legend “Mike the Bike” Hailwood, 9-time world champion and one of MV Agusta’s most acclaimed riders.
Newport rode it in amateur races for a few years, particularly at Brands Hatch, before leaving it aside and eventually selling it.
The machine
In 2012 it resurfaced in Holland and was recently put up for auction on Catawiki. Spotted by a member of MV Agusta management, who promptly secured the precious specimen.
Originally a 175cc, then modified into a 204cc, this bike is undoubtedly an essential piece of motorcycling history.
To preserve its authenticity, in addition to the engine, most of the original parts are as is, such as TT Amal carburettors.
The double racing configuration, the “green spot” Avon tyres, the Smiths racing rev counter or the tremendous looking megaphone exhaust.
Timur Sardarov, CEO, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A., said: “We’re all very excited here at the Schiranna headquarters. This great bike is coming home to where it was born some 70 years ago.
A magnificent first project for the newly born Restoration Department. We will now be able to bring precious vintage bikes back to their original condition here at the MV Agusta factory.Through the work of the passionate heirs of the very craftsmen who built them.”
Davide Marelli, Catawiki’s motorcycles and mopeds expert, said: “We are excited to have brought the motorcycle back to the manufacturer. It is a scarce collector’s item.
And what better place to exhibit it than in the MV Agusta company. Our platform hosts hundreds of auctions like this one every week. Representing a whole piece of Italian history and attracting buyers worldwide.
As experts, we are committed to finding and offering to our customers the most sought-after pieces.”
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About MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. MV Agusta is one of the world’s leading premium motorcycles manufacturers. Based in Varese, in Northern Italy, it crafts legendary racetrack-derived bikes.
Iconic design and class-leading performance through advanced technologies. And materials make MV Agusta motorcycles admired the world over and celebrated as unique pieces of Motorcycle Art.
Since 1945, the brand has evolved to become a reference point in the industry.Having won 37 World Championship titles. A record is still undisputed. www.mvagusta.com
About Catawiki Catawiki is the most-visited curated marketplace in Europe for collectables, art, design, jewellery, watches, classic cars and more.
Every week, its 240+ in-house experts carefully select over 65,000 unique objects to put up in auction.
Through its protected marketplace, users come assured of an exciting, safe and hassle-free buying experience.
Headquartered in Amsterdam.Catawiki has close to 650 passionate employees working across its European offices, serving customers worldwide.
It has 10 million unique monthly visitors and is now a large. Fast-growing business with healthy profit margins.
