These days Bianchi is owned by Piaggio and it makes high-quality racing bicycles, but for 70 years from 1897 Bianchi also made motorcycles. During the 1920s the Milanese firm turned out various single-cylinder and v-twin machines, some of which fared well in competition – during the 1930s the single-cylinder OHC 498cc Bianchi enjoyed racing success with one of the riders being Tazio Nuvolari. One of Italy’s most popular machines at this time was Bianchi’s 175 Freccia d’Oro, or Golden Arrow. Its single-cam 171cc motor featured overhead valves and the model achieved notoriety as it became known as ‘La moto del Duce’ because Benito Mussolini was the proud owner of one registered ‘ROMA 1’. Without sacrificing its originality, this beautifully proportioned, matching-numbers Freccia d’Oro was fully restored in Italy about eleven years ago. It is offered with a bill of sale and ownership history. Enquire Your name Email Telephone Message Type your message Join the COYS Connoisseur Club and receive monthly COYS newsletters, regular updates & exclusive member benefits. Next Lot
These days Bianchi is owned by Piaggio and it makes high-quality racing bicycles, but for 70 years from 1897 Bianchi also made motorcycles. During the 1920s the Milanese firm turned out various single-cylinder and v-twin machines, some of which fared well in competition – during the 1930s the single-cylinder OHC 498cc Bianchi enjoyed racing success with one of the riders being Tazio Nuvolari. One of Italy’s most popular machines at this time was Bianchi’s 175 Freccia d’Oro, or Golden Arrow. Its single-cam 171cc motor featured overhead valves and the model achieved notoriety as it became known as ‘La moto del Duce’ because Benito Mussolini was the proud owner of one registered ‘ROMA 1’. Without sacrificing its originality, this beautifully proportioned, matching-numbers Freccia d’Oro was fully restored in Italy about eleven years ago. It is offered with a bill of sale and ownership history. Enquire Your name Email Telephone Message Type your message Join the COYS Connoisseur Club and receive monthly COYS newsletters, regular updates & exclusive member benefits. Next Lot
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