Property of the late Warrick Blackwell, c.1969 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Ala dOro Racing Motorcy...

Property of the late Warrick Blackwell c.1969 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Ala d'Oro Racing Motorcycle Project Frame no. none visible Engine no. none visible Aermacchi is a household name among motorcyclists thanks to its heroic achievement of producing the most highly developed and successful overhead-valve racing single ever: the Ala d'Oro (Golden Wing). Although the pushrod Aermacchi never won a World Championship race, it did achieve a number of 2nd places, Alan Barnett's in the 1970 Junior TT on a Lawton Aermacchi being one of the most memorable. Despite a lack of ultimate success in Grands Prix, the Aermacchi single was outstandingly successful at national level and today, having benefited from another four decades of development, remains a competitive force in historic motorcycle racing. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this incomplete Ala d'Oro comes with a folder labelled 'Aermacchi 408 7 speed 1969-70', but it has not been possible to verify the engine capacity or specification. Its history is likewise unknown. The aforementioned folder contains various photographs, manufacturers' brochures, transfers, an owner's manual and a service manual. Key not required Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com