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Aermacchi 350 Gp Frame no. 1961/8Engine no. Z29 Aermacchi as…
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Sydney
Date:
6-Dec-2009
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Aermacchi 350 Gp Frame no. 1961/8Engine no. Z29 Aermacchi as the name implies originally made aircraft in Varese in Italy. Between 1948 and 1960 they manufactured some remarkable motorbikes including many successful competition machines. Perhaps the two most famous racers of Aermacchi bikes were Alberto Pagani and Gilberto Milani. The factory ran into difficulties in 1960 and was sold to Harley Davidson, and subsequently sold again to become what is now known as Cagiva.Rickman Metisse was a British firm founded in 1959. The Rickman Brothers (Don and Derek) who were among England's leading moto-cross riders of the time became well known for producing a range of outstanding frames (which they called Metisse and possibly means 'mongrel') and chassis kits for a variety of engines. Steve McQueen said of his Rickman Metisse, 'This rig is the best handling bike I've ever owned.' In 1973 the Rickmans received the Queen's Award for Industry and in October 2007 they were inducted into the American Motorcycle Hall of Fame.This machine with its 350 Gp Aermacchi engine with bespoke competition frame by Rickman Metisse was built in the mid 60's and upgraded to 1968 specification and is believed to be the only Aermacchi Rickman Metisse in Australia. A very rare and original bike in unmolested condition, including its faring, it is of sound provenance and has been in the possession of its current owner Les Miller for the past thirty years where it held pride of place in the office of the famous collector. It successfully completed its last two races in 1983, winning trophies on both occasions ridden by Jim Scaysbrook (who partnered the legendary Mike Hailwood many times).A marvelous competition bike with history, the engine was rebuilt after its last race. Included in the sale is a full 'Continental Race Kit', plus spare original Aermacchi Factory head in the following comprehensive list of factory spares:1 Spare Engine Head - very good condition1 New Engine Gasket Set1 New Con Rod1 New Set of Valve springs2 New Inlet Valves1 New Exhaust Valve2 New Valve Guides1 Used Piston (good condition)2 New Push Rods1 Cam shaft - as new1 New Big end assembly1 New Cam Follower and bushes to suit1 New Set of Front Brake Pads3 New Main Engine Bearings5 Rear Sprockets - all different sizes - good condition2 Front Sprockets - different sizes - good condition1 Set of Shims - to adjust rear chain2 Cam Followers - used in good condition1 Fly wheel Puller4 Main Jets3 Used Cam Followers1 Set of Clutch Plates - good condition
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