1959 Tresette 175cc First Series SALE

[Arthur Farrow]

1959 Tresette. I call it my patina bike. It was purchased out of Italy as a project that I could do easily after surgery - the whole idea was to not produce a “Promenade Percy” but a genuine as found machine with 100% original paint..I really do not want to see this restored (Benjy described it as fantastic original not for restoration) and I wholeheartedly agree, but the decision is with the buyer.

I stripped the bike comprehensively rebuilding the engine with the best of three motors plus a host of new parts I lost count of. Naturally, screws, seals and bearings are all new and it has a fully reconditioned oil pump. Most parts direct from Italy and the rebuild was the prime source for my 16 page workshop missive on these bikes available from me free of charge.

It has new Mitas tires/ tubes, fuel tank been cleaned and sealed with Tapox, new cables and battery fitted, wheel bearings done as were brakes. What has not gone into this project is almost beyond belief probably something like £2,500 but it has been a very enjoyable exercise and that was the whole idea

Due to pressure of other projects I am putting it up for sale needing wiring (but there is a new loom and the old one with it),but I have ridden it about 10 miles. Starts easy and it seems to go fine with a good clutch, brakes and gearbox. It will undoubtedly benefit for more miles

It is fully UK registered as historic (and I have the original Italian papers) and I will let it go for £2,000 firm

[Arthur Farrow]

picture of inside motor on assembly and 2 of the engines on bench

[RedVee]

Looks brilliant as it is, mine only get repainted when they really need it.