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£950
1954 Moto Gilera 150cc. Registration number XAS 940 (non transferrable). Frame number 188-4798. Engine number 188-4798.
Sold with the V5C.
In the early 1950's new regulations in Italy allowed access to motorways for motorcycles with a minimum capacity of 150cc, so Gilera upgraded its 125 to 150. It became Gilera's best-selling motorcycle ever.
The engine was revised by Antonio Parolo, Franco Passoni and Luigi Piazza under the supervision of the new director of the Gilera Experiment Service, Sandro Colombo, increasing the bore to 60 mm being the most notable change. The gearbox remained a 3-speed, with the Sport gaining a 4th gear in 1953. These models appeared in the catalogue until 1960.
XAS was imported in 2003 and has had 3 UK owners, our vendor buying it in 2016 to ride the Motogiro D'Italia on it, the historical re-enactment of the oldest and most prestigious Italian motorcycle race.
Sold with the V5C.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
15% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
18.6% inc VAT*
