The 1962 Parilla 250 Grand Sport on offer here is a matching numbers example, frame number 260033 and engine number 260033. This is a very rare model here in the United States, with as few as 50 originally imported and far less surviving in such fantastic condition or at all. This 250GS was sold new in 1962 in the Pacific Northwest by Pokes Cycle of Seattle and raced locally in period with photographs showing it competing against Formula 3 Ducatis as well as Aeromacchi machines. According to the current owner and consignor, the bike passed through a number of notable owners including DeBuke, Vernon Pepperdy, Ron Streker, and Todd Fell. This Parilla then ended up in the collection of famed photographer and California-based motorcycle collector Guy Webster. At some point in the early 2000s, this Parilla was partially restored and the engine was rebuilt. During the restoration the wise decision to keep the top section of the tank in its original paint was made, leaving this unique motorcycle with a beautiful memento to its fantastic past. This very bike was later displayed in the Guigenheim’s “Art of the Motorcycle” exhibit. When this Parilla came to us it had not been started or ran in a few years so it was treated to a full fuel service. The tank and carbs were cleaned and in addition the brakes were adjusted to ensure full operating condition. The operating condition was confirmed but due to the difficulty of starting the bike without a kick starter, extensive testing was not carried out. As it sits today, this Parilla 250 Grand Sport remains in excellent condition, thanks in part to its early 2000’s restoration and fastidious ownership since. It is in highly correct order, with what we believe to be the bulk of its original and correct components, a monumental occurrence given its rich Pacific Northwest racing history. This Parilla 250 GS currently has no outward needs and would make an excellent addition to any collection surrounding early postwar Italian motorcycles. It could also be easily made ready for the vintage racing circuit with a bit of additional race prep and would make for a strong and unique competitor.
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