1968 AERMACHI ALA D'ORO - Lot 69

1968 AERMACHI ALA D'ORO Engine no. A54 Racing motorcycle 17000 / 23000€ Aermacchi was founded in 1913 by Giulio Macchi under the name Societa Anonima Nieuport-Macchi. It specialized in aeronautics and played an important role in the history of Italian aviation. As well as designing seaplanes, fighters and military training aircraft, the company was involved in motorcycle manufacture from the 1950s through to the 1970s. In April 1960, Harley-Davidson took control of Aermacchi and the factory was moved a few kilometers to Schiranna near Varese. The brand name became Aermacchi Harley-Davidson and then AMF Harley-Davidson until 1978, when the factory was sold to the Castiglioni brothers, who developed their own Cagiva brand. The 250 Ala d'Oro "golden wing" was first launched as a 175cc sports model in 1957. Following its success in Italian racing, a 250cc version appeared in 1960. The version presented here is an old restoration that took part in a number of demonstrations. The engine seems to have been made only recently. As a result, some running-in is to be expected.