1967 Aermacchi 350 Road Racer for Sale
Looking to get into vintage racing, but don’t want to rescue some barn-find wreck? This very nice Aermacchi might fit the bill. Or you can just park it up in your living room and admire it.
By the early 1960’s Harley Davidson bought a stake in the Italian manufacturer of small-displacement road and race machines. They were looking to expand their model range to include something small and light, with European flair, and Aermacchi’s simple, reliable singles seemed a good fit. But then, as now, the Harley faithful didn’t really take to the idea of something that was actually sportier than a Sportster, and the relationship didn’t really end well…
While outclassed at the time by the escalating small-displacement power wars going on in the late 1960’s, the durable 350 was popular among racers then, and remains so today. This particular bike is extremely nice, and the photos, taken in bright sunlight show it off well.
From the original eBay listing: 1967 Aermacchi 350 Road Racer for Sale
For Collector or Racer. The motor on this 1967 Aermacchi 350 Road Racer has been rebuilt by Aermacchi specialist Feruccio (Frank) Giannini of Giannini Racing (check his web site). Fitted PVL electronic self-generating ignition. Dry clutch, 11:5 TI piston, and high torque cam. Race or show, these road racers still can be found in the winner’s circle. Sold with a Bill of Sale. the stand comes with it.
This motorcycle was recently purchased at Mecum Las Vegas Auction January/2014, but my racing days are over. You can find it in on their web site, lot 328.
I have used Uship or Haulbikes for shipping. Shipping is buyer’s responsibility, buyer pays all shipping. Must be picked up at my home in San Marcos CA
This one might need a bit of fettling, since it looks like it’s been more show than go for a while, but it sounds like the important prep work has been done here: just blow out the cobwebs and go. If you aren’t the fastest bike on the track, you’ll surely be on one of the sharpest-looking bikes: I love that dry clutch peeking out through the slotted cover!
If you’re thinking about going racing and don’t fancy trying to compete with a bunch of don’t-believe-they-can-die 19 year olds on shrieking, 180hp literbikes, this might be a great, hands-on way to get into competition with something you can easily wrench on yourself. Parts and advice should be readily available, as there is a strong internet community that revolves around these. Remember: it’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow!
I’d just fit one of those Vegia white-faced tachs I love so much and try not to think about how goofy my 6’2” frame might look hanging off this at speed…
-tad
1967 Harley-Davidson ERS Replica
A full fairing, rear sets, and a racing number are all we need in life. This 1967 Harley-Davidson Sprint replica has all of those, so we are happy, more so because they added a license plate and headlight.
From the seller
Full fiberglass fairing, gas tank and seat. Tank has been sealed with Caswell’s tank sealer. Neverthesless I typically use only non-ethanol fuel with this bike. She is also fitted with clip-on bars and adjustable rear sets. The bike is light weight and handles like a dream.
The bike is track ready and safety wired, yet it is also street legal and has a clear California title plus current registration. The headlight is in the nose of the fairing and there is a side mount tail light/license plate bracket behind the right rear shock. The electrical system is OEM with a new voltage regulator and new battery. Wheels are shouldered Excel alloy rims with stainless spokes. The front brake is a dual leading shoe unit from a 1973 Sprint that stops like a disc with one finger operation. New rear shocks and a gold race chain.
The motor is a 1968 250cc short stroke with around 180 miles on it. It was built with a new top end, piston, valves and guides. Engine work was done by Don Thut, master technician who worked on the Bonneville speed record bikes for Glendale Harley Davidson.
This 1967 Harley-Davidson Sprint is dressed up like a CRTT, with the TT being Time Trial. National championships were fought over short tracks, long short tracks, and road courses. For a couple of weekends a year, you would put a full fairing on your bike and make both left and right turns. You can take this one home and during the week, ride it on the street, and on the weekend take it to the Track. I call that a dual sport. BB
1968 Aermacchi / Harley Davidson 350cc Sprint Racer
The old chestnut is that “history repeats itself” and in Harley Davidson’s case, it’s certainly true: in recent years, Harley bought boutique motorcycle manufacturer Buell and, after a few years of struggling with that unlikely union, dissolved the brand. What should have been a way for Harley to produce modern, sporting motorcycles was instead seen by “The Faithful” and Harley’s network of dealers as their “red-headed step child” and was shunned. Which is a real shame, since Erik Buell is a maverick in the truest sense of the word, something Harley claims as part of their image.
Back in 1960, an eerily similar situation was unfolding. After the Second World War, Italian seaplane manufacturer Aeronautica Macchi began manufacturing motorcycles to meet the needs of a population hungry for inexpensive transportation. Harley saw the brand as a way to quickly gain access to lightweight, sporting motorcycles they could sell to Americans, and purchased a 50% stake in the company’s motorcycle manufacturing operation. In the mid-70’s, Harley purchased the remaining shares and held on to Aermacchi until they sold it in 1978.
After building, racing, and winning six national championships on 350cc Aermacchis, scoring victories with every vintage club in America and Canada, Giannini Racing is offering this race ready example for sale.
Built from the frame up with all new parts, this classic vintage Aermacchi road racer represents some of the finest workmanship in the country.
Frame:
Paint and unnecessary parts stripped, lightened, reinforcement and modification welding, fitted with new bushings and tapered steering head bearings, painted with black epoxy enamel.
Engine:
Internals completely rebuilt with new bearings on the crank, connecting rod, transmission, and camshaft.
New Aries high compression racing piston has been fitted into a re-bored cylinder and fitted with racing rings. Racing cam with longer duration and higher lift, working with lighter lifters and reground valves and seats fitted with R&D valve springs.|
New dry clutch drives a 4-speed transmission with new sprockets and a 530 special Regina racing chain.
Carburation:
A Dellorto vintage square slide carburetor with air stack and factory manifold has been fitted to a matched, ported head with a new cable and Domino twist throttle controlling the fuel delivery.
Ignition:
A specially fitted PVL, variable advance, self generating ignition supplies the spark with a kill switch mounted to the clip on handlebars.
Although these vibey little four-stroke singles aren’t the most refined machines, and lost out in terms of performance to two-stroke competition at the time, they’re stone-axe simple, well-built, and parts for them are readily available.
If you’re looking to get into vintage racing, this could be your ride: it’s ready to go, just add some vintage dinosaur juice. But move quickly: there’s not much time left on this auction!
-tad
1961 Aermacchi 250cc
When ever The Motor Company heads over to Italy, you know two things are going to happen. Harley-Davidson is going to spend a lot of money, and Harley-Davidson will leave Italy with twice as little as they went over with. In recent history the brand from Milwaukee went to MV Agusta, then left. When this 1961 Aermacchi single rolled of the production line, the men in Wisconsin rolled them into showrooms next to the latest Shovelheads. The question is will Harley head to Italy in another 30 years, or have they learned their lesson.
A list from the seller
1961 AERMACCHI 250 CC CUSTOM CAFE RACER STYLE MOTORCYCLE
12 VOLT CHARGING SYSTEM
ELECTRONIC IGNITION
ENGINE COMPLETELY REBUILT
CUSTOM MADE TANK WITH FUEL GAUGE
CUSTOM SEAT
CERLANI FRONT SUSPENSION
WORKS PROGRESSIVE REAR SHOCK SUSPENSION
FRONT GRIMECA 190MM FOUR LEADING BRAKE SHOES
ALA ALURRA REINFORCED FRAME
TACHOMETER
CUSTOM STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM
ACKRON ALLOY WHEELS WITH STAINLESS STEEL SPOKES
FRONT TIRE PIRELLI MT25 90/90-18MC
REARTIREPIRELLICITY DEMON 3.25-18 MC-52S
Aermacchi started in the world by building air planes, but because of the lack of transportation after the world wars, started making small engines for small motorcycles. By 1960 when Harley Davison walked into the offices of Aeronautica Macchi and bought a 50% stake in the company, this 1961 was what landed up in the same showroom as the other Motor Company Mounts.
Most people do not think of Harley-Davison when they think of small Italian Café racers. But from 1961 until AMF-Harley sold its interest in 1978, you could see 250cc single sitting next to a 74ci potato saying V-Twin. But luckily for those fans of Italy, this 1961 Aermacchi came to these shores. BB
1968 Sprint Aermacchi 250cc
I have been infatuated with 1960′s Italian Motorcycles lately. I really think that era of motorcycles had some of the best styling. That’s part of the reason I’m posting this Aermacchi today. The other reason is it’s a great example of an unrestored classic bike.
1968 Sprint Aermacchi 250cc For Sale on eBay
Seller’s description:
1968 Harley Sprint / Aermacchi 250cc This is a great running and looking ORIGiNAL PAINT unrestored bike. These are very popular for the moto giro events. Currently has cafe bars but I will include an NOS set of original handlebars. The bike does have a nice patina and elegantly shows its age. New tires last year with almost zero wear on them and new gel battery this year. This bike is ready to ride and fun to ride. I just have too many bikes and need to thin them out. Also have a 68 Sprint flat tracker that has been beautifully restored that will be listed soon. Will accept personal check that must clear prior to shipping. No warranty. This bike is also for sale locally and the auction maybe ended at anytime. I do have a current NH title. The horn is a reproduction and I do have the original rear carrier / rack.
A great bike for going to a vintage bike get together or to hang out with the hipster cafe racers.
~Buck
We build airplanes, and motorcycles for Harley Davidson.
If you were to ask a Aermacchi factory employee what they did there the answer would have seemed a little puzzling until you saw one of these Harley Davidson Branded Italian Motorcycles. What seems even stranger is that a bowling ball manufacturer would buy a motorcycle manufacturer and then hire an airplane manufacturer to build motorcycles. I know I know, that’s not exactly how it happened but it did happen. I’ve had my one these since I first laid eyes on one. These bike aren’t exactly fast and the relationship between HD and Aermacchi didn’t last long. To my eye though the classic Italian design combined with the color schemes of 70′s HD’s always create an undeniable beauty. This one with it’s classic black, AMF logo, red,white and blue stripes really captures the era. The seller is straight the point with shipping offered to the lower 48 states at a reasonable cost. Here it is in his words.
1973 Sprint 350 with 10,328 original miles. This bike looks and runs great. It has both an electric and kick starter. It has a five speed left side shift. There are no dents or dings in the frame, tank and fenders. There is a slight tear, just under an inch long on the left side of the seat, which can be seen in the photos. It has a new battery and starts right away and runs strong.
This beautiful Sprint is all original except the handlebars. However, the original bars and front turn signals are included, along with the original tool kit and owners manual.
The lights, brake lights, horn, turn signals all work. The instrument light bulbs need to be replaced. Always garaged, covered, never dropped or ridden in the rain. It has a clear and current California registration and I have the title in hand.
I’m happy to recommend a door-to-door shipping service to almost anywhere in the lower 48 states for $663 or less. A PayPal deposit of $500 is due within 24 hours of auction’s end. The balance to be paid via check, cash or wire transfer within seven working days of auction’s end.
The 350 cc Sprint has to be one of the best options if you’re looking for one of these. I think these are a perfect around town bike. Just a clean little slice of American, Italian, Motorcycle, bowling ball and Airplane history. 
The doesn’t have superior speed or collect-ability but it does carry a very unique design. Sometimes that’s good enough to make the decision tot take ownership. Some things to point out though. This bike has electric start and is all original except the bars. If you want a Aermacchi sprint I’ve read that this is the best one to get.
~Buck
1975 AMF Harley-Davidson Aermacci RR250
What do you get when you combine the style of Italy, a manufacture in Wisconsin, the money from bowling alleys and a little smoke? You get a 1975 AMF Harley Davidson Aermacci RR250 two stroke. A World Champion motorcycle that dominated for 3 years and then disappeared. The seller says that it is museum quality, and offers a bill of sale from The Chandler Museum, so you get a good idea what the bike has been doing for the last few years.
From the seller
This is one of the only Road Race bike’s that Harley Davidson Won A World Championship with, they dominated until the Japanese caught up on the design, anyone looking knows the history, the bike has compression and spark, compliance fittings are dry rotted as is the tach mount(just a large o ring), does have tech stickers, not sure who raced it but it was raced, comes with the Bill Of Sale From the Chandler Museum, and a title. The front brake calipers are; Motor -Scrab-Mozzi
Walter Villa was the Harley Davidson factory rider who took the RR250 to three consecutive World Titles in 1974, 1975, and 1976, and a 350cc Title in 1976 as well. The first Title coincide with the first year that the RR got its water jackets. First put to work in 1971 the RR250 and its brother the RR350, were Works racers only, no companion bikes offered to the public. The first air cooled short stroke 250’s produced 50hp at 10,000rpm. The engine and transmission design was unique in that you could quickly disconnect the engine, and simply plug in another 250cc unit, or the 350cc unit.
In 1974 Aermacci added the water jacket and the power jumped to 58hp at 12,000rpm. This combined with a light 230lbs was a factor in Walter Villa’s victory. While looking into the RR, I found an interesting way to stop the bike. Unlike this RR250 offered up on eBay, the factory bikes had an internal disk wheel by Campagnolo. Only being able to look from the outside, I am still trying to figure out how this might work.
By 1975 Harley started to offer the RR to privateers, but had poor technical support, and a poor parts supply. It was about this time the Aermacci and Harley started a 500cc two stroke project. The plug was pulled by AMF, the money at Harley during this time, because road racing was not necessary to win AMA National Championship in the US. There was no incentive to put money into a discipline that would not generate money in the showroom.
With the emergence of the Japanese in the two stroke power struggle, and the cash conscious managers at Harley Davidson, this RR250 offered up on eBay is a window into The Motor Company history. With the purchase of Aermacci, the experiment that was Italian bikes in the land of Hogs, this 2-stroke smoke generator did not last long. But while it was on the track, 3 World Titles are not a bad resume. If you are looking for a Vintage racer, you will not find many like this. That is if you see any. BB
1974 Aermacchi RR350
The history of Harley Davidson and Italian Motorcycle companies is a strange and repeated story. First in the 1960’s and 70’s with Aermacchi and later with MV Agusta, the Milwaukee Company dated a nice Italian girl. The first time around riders in America were lucky enough to get a taste of Italian racing bikes, the second time around not so much. This Aermacchi RR350 offered on eBay now is one such first round Italian racer in Milwaukee Orange.
From the seller
HARLEY DAVIDSON BADGED,AERMACCHI FACTORY GRAN PRIX ROADRACER. FIRST YEAR, BUILT FOR THREE YEARS ONLY, AND APPROX. 25 WERE BUILT IN THOSE THREE YEARS.
When Harley Davidson bought a stake in Aermacchi in the early 1960’s they were looking for a ready built motorcycle that they could sell to Americans. They were hoping to expand a customer base, looking to sell to people that were looking for a sexy, fast, well handling sport bike. Something completely different. This 350RR was not something that you would find in a HD showroom next to the big bagger’s, but it was something offered to the privateer who wanted to go racing on the weekends.
From the seller
FACTORY BUILT, WATER COOLED, TWIN CYLINDER, 2-STROKE, GRAN PRIX RACER, WHICH IS THE ONLY TIME HARLEY HAD EVER HAD THEIR NAME ON THE WINNING PODIUM IN GP EVENTS WAS WITH THIS MACHINE. MANY MORE OF THE RR250′S WERE BUILT, APPROX. 250 UNITS, WHICH WAS ALSO A RACE WINNER FOR HARLEY.
THIS MACHINE WAS RESTORED A NUMBER OF YEARS BACK OVER INEUROPE, MACHINE IS MATCHING #’S-MOTOR# 350/2C/2T 10027, AND SAME ON THE FRAME. CASE #’S MATCHING #2, AND #20.CERIANI FRONT END, DELORTO CARBS,MENANICLIPON’S,SCARAB FRONT DISK BRAKES,BORRANI 18″ REAR, AKRONT 18″ FRONT.
At first the racing bikes offered from Aermacchi were small displacement 4-strokes, but with the swing in the late 60’s to 2-stroke power, the factory 4’s became screaming 2’s. These later, water cooled bikes were able to generate 70bhp at 11,400rpm. This was enough power to push European rider Renzo Pasolini to within points of the 1972 250cc World Championship, and 3rd in the 350cc.
In 1974 Harley took complete ownership of Aermacchi and for a few short years Harley dealerships had to stock both SAE and Metric tools and parts to service this Italian child. AMA racing did offer a small displacement category, so 250RR did see action on race tracks across America, but the 350RR did not appear to have a class to show off here in the States, so few made the trip from Italy.
With the combined history of Harley Davidson and Aermacchi, any of these Italians would be collectible. Add to that the water cooled 2-stroke power and the imprint that this technology put on racing around the world and you have a bike that interest grows. I will be watching to see where this bike ends up.BB
Foreign Story: 1972 Harley-Davidson 350 Sprint
For Sale: 1972 Harley-Davidson 350 Sprint
In the early 1960s, the Harley Davidson Motor Company was branching out. Although best known for their big twins, H-D realized that not everybody embraced the “big iron” concept of motorcycling. Foreign competitors such as Honda were winning the new customer war by making motorcycles less intimidating and more approachable. Small bikes were in, and H-D had no expertise with small bikes. Italian firm Aermacchi had tons of small bike and scooter experience, and a deal was struck to market these smaller machines under the H-D banner in the US. In that deal, H-D purchased 50% of the Aermacchi company. In time, they would purchase the company outright.
The Sprint models – despite the appearance – were based on the Aermacchi four-stroke singles, where the cylinder jutted out at a nearly horizontal angle. The rockers were hidden behind a cover that made the bike look simple, like a two-stroke. Together with the reduced noise and improved fuel economy, the Sprint was an easily approachable motorcycle in a small package that would appeal to younger and new buyers.
From the seller:
1972 SPRINT IN GREAT CONDITION, has been in storage quite a while. needs points, carb cleaned, tires, the usual. very strong compression, seems to shift well.this bike has great possibilities. lost title but i will provide bill of sale and any other assistance. SET OF LIKE NEW TIRES INCLUDED IN PURCHASE SEE PICS !The good:
seat not ripped or damaged
paint is very good (wrong decals 1971)
chrome wheels not rusty
strong compression
bike is complete with no broken cablesThe Bad
needs points
FRONT TIRE IS GREAT, BACK TIRE WORN
aftermarket mufflers (but really good shape)
no battery
carb dirty needs original air cleaner put back on (included)guy’s i have restored alot of bikes, this is a great start as many parts can be polished or touched up and left as is.
This bike is certainly not restored, and some work will be required. However it seems to be a fine canvas with which to paint the history of The Motor Company. Besides, there are some great resources such as the Harley Davidson Sprint Forums to help you get the information you need. Starting smaller with a restoration is usually less expensive and easier than going big, and there was much more to the history of Harley Davidson than just big twins. Somebody needs to tell that story, and here is a bike ready to do so!
For more information – or to contact the seller for details – click the link and jump over to the auction. Good luck!
MI
1958 Dresda Triton
When motorcyclist in the 1960’s wanted the best bike for racing around the street, it was not one offered by a single manufacture, but parts from two makers. The Triton was born when you took a Triumph engine and put it into a Norton Featherbed frame. Usually these were put together in your own garage with parts that you would source from where ever you could. But there was Professional doing this, and they apparently where quite good, and offered up here on eBay is a Tritons made by Dresda.
From the seller
This is my 1958 Dresda Triton race bike with spares.The bike has the Norton Featherbed frame with a pre unit Triumph 650 engine that has been punched out to 750. The engine is very nicely modded with exceptional hardware. The bike was last gone over and raced in England and it was done to very high standards indeed. There is a long list of mods and special features and I invite you to call for details.
Dave Degens started racing and wrenching in the late ‘50’s and early ‘60’ and is still going at it today. He is the man behind Dresda who wanted to go faster and did this by improving upon the Norton Featherbed frame with inspiration from Aermacchi frames. He was able to put together bikes that went on to win Endurance races such as the 24hrs of Barcelona in 1965 and 1970. And when the Japanese engines started to surpass what the British industry offered, he changed with the times, creating some very fast and well handling UJM.
From the seller
The bike comes with a nice race stand and all the spare bits pictured. All the spare parts are worthwhile and by no means junk. This is a high quality race bike suitable for display in your office as much as it is for going head to head on a track. Naturally, it should have new tires and a checking over before a race weekend, but it is very nice indeed and a worthy addition to your garage
When Classic racing became Vogue again in the 1980’s Dresda was still there making frames stronger and lighter then ever. Today you can get a replica of the bikes build to compete and win the Barcelona 24hr. They use the technology of today and apply it to the styling’s of the past. The seller lists this as a 1958 Triton but this could mean that it was made a year ago with a 1958 engine case. Because Dresda is currently making bikes to order it would help increase the value if the seller could tell us how long this Triton had been on the planet. But really weather it is 2 years old or 50, it is a great looking bike.
BB
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