1953 MV Agusta 125 Monoalbero Corsa
No Reserve – One of around 150 built for privateer racers

Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: 150085
MOT: Exempt

• One of an estimated 150 examples built for privateers from 1953 to 1956
• Restored to a high standard
• Supplied with spares including the correct oil tank

• The Road and Race Collection

MV Agusta won its first World Championship in 1952, with Cecil Sandford riding a 125 Bialbero in the 125cc class. In the wake of that success, the Varese firm produced a limited run of around 150 Monoalbero derivatives for privateers, which were practically identical to the championship-winning bike but for their single-camshaft cylinder head configuration, a change required for compliance with Italian Formula Sport regulations. Weighing 165lbs. dry and equipped with a 27mm Dell’Orto racing carburettor, it was said to produce 16bhp at 10,300rpm and reach 93mph. In production until 1956, the 125 Monoalbero proved highly effective and won many Grands Prix on circuits around Europe.

This example was acquired by the present owner, an enthusiastic collector of rare and important historic bikes, in 2016, evidently having previously benefited from a restoration to a very high standard. Bidders should note the seat and oil tank are not to factory specification, but a correct oil tank is provided among the spares. Recommissioning will be required before use, and it may be necessary to pay some import duties. The paperwork includes a Certificate of Enrolment from the MV Agusta Registro Storico. The original oil tank and some spares are with this machine.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217