A 1951 MV Agusta Sold at the Highest Price at Rétromobile 2019
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The 1951 MV Agusta 500cc 4C Cardano Corsa was sold at the highest price at Artcurial’s “For sale Retromobile 2019 MV Agusta Collection” auction that took place on February 9, 2019, at Salon Retromobile Hall 2.2 Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles in Paris
A 1951 MV Agusta Sold at the Highest Price at Rétromobile 2019
The 1951 MV Agusta 500cc 4C Cardano Corsa was sold at the highest price at Artcurial’s “For sale Retromobile 2019 MV Agusta Collection” auction that took place on February 9, 2019, at Salon Retromobile Hall 2.2 Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles in Paris. The motorbike was sold at a whopping price of € 84,280 in lot 252 at the auction. “The 500cc 4-cylinder from this collection is an exceptional machine. This assembly features a large number of original parts which account for its rarity. The impressive Block and the cylinder head assembly of a single block reminiscent of the Gilera 4s, designed by Piero Remor, is particularly noteworthy (probably the only one of its kind!). Its parts include the 30mm Dell'Orto SS carburetors and magneto the double-cam front drum brake, Borrani wheels, rear suspension, rear shock absorbers, rev-counter, footrests, handlebar, and front fork (parts of the Earles fork have been redesigned for safety purposes),” stated the auction house. Giving further details of this model, Artcurial mentioned in their press release, “The 4-cylinder 500cc which was introduced to the Milan Show in 1950 was the perfect illustration of Count Agusta's vision in competition: beauty lies in victory and he gave himself the means to achieve it! Designed by Piero Remor, from the Gilera team, this machine is strikingly featured in a twin-shaft four-cylinder powered by two carburetors, equipped with a 4-speed gearbox, drive shaft and cardan shaft transmission, and original torsion bar suspensions and friction dampers, mounted both at the front and rear end. This first MV 4 produced about 50 hp at 9,000 rpm and had a weight of 118 kg. With a tune-up limited to a quick bench test, the 500 made its debut at the 1950 Belgian GP. Arciso Artesiani won a commendable 5th place behind three Gilera and one AJS at the Belgian GP. Though Artesiani took third place on the podium at Nations Grand Prix, Count Agusta soon hired Leslie Graham, the 1949 World Champion on an AJS.” The motorbike underwent several changes since its creation that included the rebuilding of the frame, gearbox and transmission shaft; however, it also restored some of its original features back to original condition by Primo Felloti, like the casing (tank, seat and fairing). In the mid-1990s, this motorbike was featured in a large Italian collection for a long time. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
