In 1974 MV Agusta suffered financial difficulties and came under state administration. In 1975, Chris Garville and Jim Cotherman of Commerce Overseas Corporation, the US MV importers, initiated the new edition of the MV Agusta 750 S. The appearance should be more closely based on MV's racing machines, with the aim of increasing sales in the US. Within 50 days, the designs of the two entrepreneurs were implemented at the Gallarate plant.Motorrad 5/2003 p.14
