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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Classic Motorbikes
• Sale Date:
  27 Sep 2015 ~ 11am (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  2
• Lot Description:
  1974 Maico 400 GP
  Engine No: U403801, Frame No: 387720, Odometer: n/a. Condition: Very Good. Documents: Bill of Sale, California Certfiicate of Title, NZ Customs Import Entry
• Notes:
  Maicowerk A.G. was founded in 1926, originally assembling two-stroke motors. After World War II, the West German motorcycle manufacturer began producing its own two-stroke engines and complete motorcycles. In later years, the company established a well-earned reputation for its purpose-built Motocross and Enduro machines which, for the time, were highly competitive and well designed. Maico’s highly successful racing models took on well-funded competitors and achieved several top-three finishes in both World and US Championship motocross competitions. U.S. publication Motocross Action Magazine called the Maico 490 Mega the greatest open class motocross bike of all time. The 1974/75 400cc GP is one of the most sought-after vintage MX and twin-shock motorcycles to this day. This particular example was reputedly brought back from Germany by a US marine in the late 1970s. It was a factory test ‘mule’ bike for various modifications that led to the short production run of 1974. Frame, and especially swing-arm, modifications show consistent factory weld patterns. The bike does not show signs of racing and is not a wheelsmith conversion. This iconic piece of MX history was last running 2 years ago.
• Estimate:
  NZ$6,000 - 8,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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