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Left: The prototype 4 cylinder MV roadster from 1950. The 500cc, 4-speed, shaft drive design was displayed at the Milan Show where it caused a sensation, as did the projected price of 950,000 Lire (US $1500 at the time). Unfortunately it failed to progress to production but eventually appeared in 600cc form in 1966. Right: The boys’ racer 175 – CSS/SV Squalo (Shark), derived from the road-going CSS. The 175cc chain- driven OHC single had a 5-speed gearbox and produced 19.8 hp at 8,800 rpm. As well as numerous road racing victories it also scored gold medals at the ISDT.
