Post-war Moto Morini was active in racing right from the start, winning the Italian national 125 championship in 1949. Although never a Grand Prix category, the 175cc class was an important one in Continental Europe. Introduced for the 1954 model year, the Moto Morini Settebello (Seven of Diamonds) was a high-performance sports roadster that commenced a run of models named after card games. Although intended for production-class racing, the Sette Bello was sold with full road equipment and could be distinguished from Morini’s other 175s by its larger cylinder head containing hairpin valve springs (all the rest used coils).
Having been on static display in the MotoTalbott Museum in Carmel, California for some time, this lovely presented bike has been re-commissioned to ready it for sale, but further fettling may be necessary before returning it to regular use.
Sold on a bill of sale
Engine no. 15938
Frame no. B15938
Location: Gardena, California
SOLD
