c.1975 Villa Cross 250
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. FV-SD*1956*
Engine no. FV-250*1956*
Francesco Villa was not only the brother of World Champion Walter Villa, and a skilled racer in his own right, but also the owner of Villa motorcycle manufacturers, which he founded in 1968. The firm made a range of competition machines which were contenders in road racing, motocross and trials. Success was gained initially on tarmac, but thereafter more effort went into the off-road models, as attested to by the tributes on the tank of this model.
This example of the Cross 250 is believed to be unused, and will require re-commissioning prior to use. It has twin-shock rear suspension, steel petrol tank, lightweight plastic mudguards and side panels, with drum brakes front and rear. There is no documentation, and whilst the engine turns over, its mechanical condition is unknown and is sold strictly as viewed.