1971 HUSQVARNA 250 CROSS

KEY FACTS

• A professionally restored example of a rare racing motorcycle, made famous by actor Steve McQueen who rode a Husqvarna Cross in cult film On Any Sunday.
• Powered by a 250cc two-stroke engine fed by a single Mikuni carburettor, coupled to a four-speed manual transmission.
• The vendor acquired this Husqvarna three years ago, and since then the motorcycle has been cherished and carefully stored.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• It is finished with a grey frame, satin black exhaust, red petrol tank, and chrome front and rear mudguards.
• The seat has been re-trimmed in black with the Husqvarna logo at the rear.
• Standard-fit Girling shock absorbers are present, providing the characteristic light and nimble handling associated with these single-cylinder race bikes.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork or frame damage.
• The Red paintwork is in pristine condition having been professionally restored.
• All of the motorcycle’s touchpoints including the seat, pedals and handlebar grips are all in cosmetically excellent condition, having benefitted from a full refurbishment.
• The motorcycle has no known electrical faults.
• The vendor notes that the motorcycle’s petrol tank will require cleaning out and re-filling before use.

SUMMARY

This 1971 Husqvarna 250 Cross is described by the vendor as a very clean example, and one which has received an extensive restoration and rebuild. A highly desirable motorcycle, and a model which proved both successful and influential in period, this 250 Cross is now ready to be put to use by its next owner, or simply kept preserved in a collection.

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