1974 MV Agusta 750S

1974 MV Agusta 750S
Registration no. RTT 72M
Frame no. MV4C75 214041
Engine no. 2140510
•Delivered new to Germany
•Professionally rebuilt to 'as new' condition in 1991
•Present enthusiast ownership since 2012
•Completely overhauled in 2019
•Exceptional condition

Delivered new to Germany, this MV Augusta 750S was acquired by marque specialists Richard Boshier of PDQ Motorcycles in 1989 from a discerning motorcycle collector in Hamburg. Richard is probably the only MV specialist who actually worked on the 750s when they were new (in the 1970s he worked at SGT in Taplow, who were the importers).

Between the summer and autumn of 1991, the MV was completely rebuilt and refurbished to 'as new' condition. This work was fully documented, listing items that were either replaced with new or totally restored. The new owner took delivery on 14th November 1991, at which time the odometer reading was 15,500 kilometres, and subsequently recorded every detail of its use and maintenance over the next 14 years. This included hand rotation of the engine every seven days while in winter storage!

The second UK owner, a well-known collector of classic cars and motorcycles, acquired 'RTT 72M' in April 2005 at 28,330 kilometres. The current owner, a long-term member and former secretary of the MV Agusta Owners Club UK, bought the machine in August 2012. This 750S subsequently became the 'Jewel in the Crown' of his motorcycle collection.

This 750S is one of approximately 186 examples of the model produced between late 1973 and early 1975, featuring disc brakes, Dell'Orto VHB 27A carburettors, larger combustion chamber, and larger inlet ports.

In 2019 the MV was completely overhauled to ensure it was in excellent condition mechanically, the work being undertaken by MV specialists Chiltern Moto Classics. This was ahead of two filming exercises: one by Berlinetta Films and the other a photo-shoot at Brunel University.

According to our vendor, the MV is in exceptional mechanical and cosmetic order, performing beautifully in all respects and a delight to ride. Although not concours, it is not far off. The MV has previously been entered into the Salon Privé Concours, exhibited at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, and displayed at local shows and events. Accompanying paperwork consists of restoration invoice, an MV Owners Club dating certificate, and a V5C document.

This rare and desirable 750S is said to be a very useable machine that is as much at home on the racetrack as it is on the open road. It is recognised by Richard Boshier as one of the best currently available; indeed, according to him: "This is undoubtedly the best regularly used MV 750S in terms of mechanical and cosmetic condition currently in the UK."
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