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c.1953 Ducati 65T ProjectFrame no. 51558Engine no. 460029Facing fierce competition in the auxiliary motor market, Ducati took the logical next step and in 1949 introduced a complete machine of its own. Powered by a 60cc derivative of the Cucciolo engine, designed by Giovanni Fiorio, this new motorcycle used a Caproni-built pressed steel frame with cantilever rear suspension, though Ducati was soon compelled to make its own chassis when Caproni ended the collaboration. Fiorio quickly drew up another engine: a 65cc unit with pushrod-operated overhead valves (pullrods had been used hitherto), which went into a new model: the 60 Sport. Early versions had the Caproni chassis, later ones featured Ducati's own, as did the successor 65T (Turismo) and 65TL (Turismo Lusso) models introduced in 1952. Apparently original and complete, this Ducati 65T is offered for restoration. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1953 Ducati 98Frame no. 12020Engine no. 18144Ducati's first departure from the Cucciolo-type cyclemotor engine was the '98', which took its name from the engine's cubic capacity and like its immediate predecessor – the Ducati 60 – had been designed by Giovanni Fiorio. Introduced in 1952, the 98 featured an overhead-valve four-stroke engine with forward-inclined cylinder and integral three-speed gearbox, which was carried in a new pressed-steel, spine-type frame. Suspension was by swinging arm and shock absorbers at the rear, and what would nowadays be termed a USD (upside down) fork at the front. Variations were not long in coming: 98N, 98T, 98TL and 98 Sport models being introduced over the next couple of years, the latter being Ducati's first truly sporting motorcycle. Rusty and incomplete, this rare early Ducati is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1953 Capriolo 75Frame no. 09162Engine no. 19208Named after the roe deer, the Capriolo marque emerged in 1948 from the ashes of the giant Caproni group, formerly one of Italy's largest manufacturing concerns. Between the world wars, Caproni manufactured mostly bombers and light transport aircraft, and only turned to motorcycle production after WW2. The firm commenced two-wheeled production with a 50cc ultra-lightweight before swiftly moving on to a 75cc model, the Capriolo 75, which was notable for its use of a pressed-steel frame and an unusual four-stroke engine of the overhead 'face cam' type, which also featured a longitudinal (rather than transverse) crankshaft. Sports versions won their class in the 1954 Milan-Taranto and 1955 Giro Motociclistico d'Italia, proving the effectiveness of this seemingly eccentric design. A type rarely seen outside its native Italy, this four-speed Capriolo 75 is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1960 Beta 150 SportFrame no. 15247Engine no. 15247Best known for its hugely successful trials and enduro models, the Italian firm that would become Beta was founded in Firenze (Florence) in 1904 by Giuseppe Bianchi and began life making high-quality bicycles. It was only after WW2 that the company adopted the 'Beta' name, which was derived from the initials of proprietors Enzo Bianchi and Arrigo Tosi. The firm commenced making clip-on motors for attachment to bicycles before producing its first proper motorcycle in 1950. Proprietary engines were used at first before Beta progressed to making its own power units. Long-distance races on public roads were immensely popular in Italy at this time and Beta's products did well in events such as the Milan-Taranto and Moto Giro. Apparently original and complete, this overhead-valve Beta is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. The machine comes with Italian registration papers (1960).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1976 HKS Speedway 'Special'Frame no. 11451Engine no. H54/H54Founded in 1973 by former Yamaha engineer Hiroyuki Hasegawa and his business partner Goichi Kitagawa, HKS (Hasegawa Kogyu Seisakushu) specialises in manufacturing after-market automotive performance components and accessories. One of the first products to emerge from its factory at the base of Mount Fuji was a pioneering bolt-on turbocharger kit for passenger cars, a successful line of business that the company still pursues today. HKS has competed in many forms of motor sport, both on four and two wheels, including the Japanese Autorace, a form of speedway racing on tarmac rather than cinders. The company's involvement with Autorace began in the mid-1980s, with both twin- and single-cylinder engines being offered. Purchased by Mr Morbidelli in the USA, this machine has one of HKS's 600cc long-stroke single-cylinder engines, believed to be of 600cc capacity; the maker of the frame is not known. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1956 Mariani ProjectFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateAccording to Tragatsch, Mariani (Società Italiana Motocicli a Nafta Mariani) was extant from 1930 to 1934 and built interesting 496cc single-cylinder sidevalve machines supplied with two valves for petrol or three valves for running on naphtha. Mariani is described in the Wheels of Italy database as 'not well known', which seems an understatement to say the least. However, the company, which was founded in Milan by Enrico Mariani, must have existed for far longer than a few years in the 1930s, as the Mariani motorcycle offered here obviously dates from the mid/late 1950s. Incomplete and offered for restoration, the machine is powered by an overhead-camshaft twin-cylinder engine of 250cc, while the gearbox appears to be either integral or directly bolted on. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1952 Gilera 150 Turismo (see text)Frame no. 15-214Engine no. 15-214Gilera first sprang to prominence in the late 1930s when its supercharged four-cylinder racers trounced BMW in Grands Prix and snatched the world speed record away from the German marque. Throughout the early 1950s it was Gilera's racers that again grabbed the headlines, taking five manufacturer's titles and six individual championships in the hands of riders such as Duke, Liberati and Masetti. Although racing generated valuable publicity, it was sales of road bikes that paid the bills. The majority of machines sold were lightweights based on the overhead-valve 125cc single that had appeared in prototype form in 1948. Developed and enlarged first to 150cc and then 175cc, these simple OHV singles, built in both Turismo and Sport versions, proved top sellers throughout the 1950s. Believed to be a 150, this incomplete Gilera is offered for restoration. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1960 Motobi Picnic 75 ScooterFrame no. 303630Engine no. none visibleMotobi originated when the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left the family firm in 1949 to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later Motobi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight motorcycle with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. Six years after Giuseppe's death in 1957, Motobi merged with Benelli and its models continued to be manufactured, although often with 'Benelli' on the tank. Motobi's first scooter was shown in prototype form in 1956, with production of both two-stroke (Ardizio) and four-stroke (Imperiale and Catria) models commencing the following year. In 1959 Motobi introduced the Picnic, which looked like a scooter/step-thru hybrid and was powered by a 75cc four-stroke engine. A 125cc version followed. A 'must have' for the serious scooter collector, this rare Motobi Picnic is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1957 Gitan Libeccio 125 TurismoFrame no. 447201Engine no. 447201Taking its name from company founder Gino Tansini, Moto Gitan was based in his hometown of Caorso, located approximately halfway between Milan and Bologna in Northwest Italy. A producer of lightweight motorcycles and mopeds, the company was founded in 1951 and remained active throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Early models were fitted with Mi-Val engines before Gitan began manufacturing its own. In the Netherlands, Gitan products were marketed under the Tansini name to avoid confusion with the French Gitane brand. A rare survivor of a relatively obscure make, this Libeccio Turismo is powered by a 125cc two-stroke engine, which is carried in a set of cycle parts typical of Italian machines of the period. Apparently original and complete, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1960 Motobi ProjectFrame no. 9405Engine no. 9405The now-defunct Italian manufacturer Motobi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later Motobi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when Motobi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. Six years after Giuseppe's death in 1957, Motobi merged with Benelli and its models continuing to be manufactured, although often with 'Benelli' on the tank. This incomplete Motobi is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1982 Peugeot TLX 125Frame no. TXE125 9448993Engine no. 119 002466One of the pioneering firms of the French motorcycle industry, Peugeot followed the familiar progression, first adding proprietary clip-on engines to its bicycles before building complete machines of its own manufacture. In the years immediately before and after WWI, the works Peugeots were a dominant force in racing, thanks to a succession of innovative overhead-camshaft designs by Jean Antoinescu. A wide range of machines was manufactured between the wars but after WW2 the firm concentrated mainly on the manufacture of two-stroke lightweights, mopeds and scooters. There had been dual-purpose on/off-road motorcycles before, of course, but it was not until the 1970s that the 'trail bike' caught the motorcycling public's imagination in a big way. Dating from the early 1980s, this Peugeot TLX is typical of the breed and appears original and complete. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1967 Moto Guzzi 125 Stornello SportFrame no. T 02LREngine no. T 62LRA close relative of the Lodola, the Stornello (starling) debuted at the Milan Show in December 1959. Powered by a 124cc overhead-valve unitary construction engine featuring parallel valves and an inclined cylinder, carried in a twin-down-tube frame, the Stornello combined adequate performance with excellent fuel economy and sound handling. Its designer was the legendary race engineer Giulio Carcano, the man responsible for Moto Guzzi's spectacular V8. A Sport version, equipped with a totally different cylinder head and larger carburettor, followed in 1961. Motor Cycle tested a Stornello Sport in its 14th December 1961 issue, and although the riding position was not to the tester's liking he found that the little Guzzi 'has ample punch and handles like a thoroughbred'. Displaying a total of 32,251km (20,040 miles) on the odometer, this rare Stornello Sport is offered for restoration. The machine comes with an instruction manual and an Italian registration document (1967).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1969 Moto Guzzi 160cc StornelloFrame no. SA 55AMEngine no. none visibleA close relative of the Lodola, the Stornello (starling) debuted at the Milan Show in December 1959. Powered by a 124cc overhead-valve unitary construction engine featuring parallel valves and an inclined cylinder, carried in a twin-down-tube frame, the Stornello combined adequate performance with excellent fuel economy and sound handling. Its designer was the legendary race engineer Giulio Carcano, the man responsible for Moto Guzzi's spectacular V8. A Sport version, equipped with a totally different cylinder head and larger carburettor, followed in 1961. Offered here is an example of the 160cc Stornello, an extensively revised and improved model introduced towards the end of 1968. Apparently original and complete, the machine displays a total of 35,454km (22,031 miles) on the odometer and is offered for restoration. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1958 Moto Guzzi 192cc Galletto (see text)Frame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateLike Velocette's LE, Moto Guzzi's Galletto (cockerel) was intended to offer scooter-type weather protection and comfort allied to the superior handling qualities of a true motorcycle. But whereas Velocette started afresh when designing the LE's engine, Guzzi kept with tradition, specifying an overhead-valve, air-cooled 'flat single' with outside flywheel. The Galletto cycle parts consisted of a tubular steel spine frame combined with sheet metal pressings, complemented by a leading-link front fork and single-sided rear swinging arm. In scooter fashion the Galletto came with a spare wheel, all three wheels being interchangeable. Launched in March 1950 in 160cc/three-speed form, the Galletto was upgraded to 175cc and four speeds in 1952, and then to 192cc in 1954. This apparently original Galletto is offered for restoration and comes with a (copy) owner's manual and an original workshop manual. It should be noted that its precise date of manufacture is not known, though it must be prior to 1961.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1960 Moto Guzzi 125 StornelloFrame no. N 44NBEngine no. N 84NBA close relative of the Lodola, the Stornello (starling) debuted at the Milan Show in December 1959. Powered by a 124cc overhead-valve unitary construction engine featuring parallel valves and an inclined cylinder, carried in a twin-down-tube frame, the Stornello combined adequate performance with excellent fuel economy and sound handling. Its designer was the legendary race engineer Giulio Carcano, the man responsible for Moto Guzzi's spectacular V8. A Sport version, equipped with a totally different cylinder head and larger carburettor, followed in 1961. Motor Cycle tested a Stornello Sport in its 14th December 1961 issue, and although the riding position was not to the tester's liking he found that the little Guzzi 'has ample punch and handles like a thoroughbred'. Displaying a total of 17,725km (11,014 miles) on the odometer, this Stornello is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1957 Ceccato 125cc ProjectFrame no. 37332Engine no. 37332Few motorcycle enthusiasts outside its native Italy are likely to have heard of Ceccato, though its stylish and well-made products are unmistakably Italian. The company was founded in the mid-1930s by pharmacist Pietro Ceccato, occupying premises at Montecchio Maggiore and then Alte Ceccato near Vicenza in northern Italy. Ceccato manufactured industrial equipment and only turned to motorcycle making after WW2, commencing in 1948. The company started out by producing a 38cc (later 48cc) moped - the Romeo - before developing a range of lightweight motorcycles. Argentina was a major market, where Ceccato's motorcycles were marketed under the 'Zanella Ceccato' name. As well as motorcycles, Ceccato produced bicycles, air compressors, gas cylinders and service station equipment, and remained active in those fields after it ceased motorcycle manufacture in 1963. This incomplete Ceccato is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1957 Isomoto 125ccFrame no. 4D37554Engine no. 4 37658Nowadays Iso is best remembered for its muscular V8-engined Grifo supercar of the 1960s but the company's origins were more mundane. Renzo Rivolta's Isothermos company had begun life pre-war making refrigerators, turning to the manufacture of scooters and motorcycles after the war and thence to the highly successful Isetta 'bubblecar'. After the failure of its first scooter, the Furetto, Iso produced the Isoscooter and Isomoto lightweight motorcycle, both of which used a Puch-style 125cc 'split single' two-stroke engine. Although it was a major manufacturer with more than 2,500 agents in Italy and Europe, Iso had its sights firmly set on the Gran Turismo car market and ceased making two-wheelers in the early 1960s. Believed of 125cc, this incomplete Isomoto is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1957 Isomoto 125ccFrame no. 60244Engine no. 978Nowadays Iso is best remembered for its muscular V8-engined Grifo supercar of the 1960s but the company's origins were more mundane. Renzo Rivolta's Isothermos company had begun life pre-war making refrigerators, turning to the manufacture of scooters and motorcycles after the war and thence to the highly successful Isetta 'bubblecar'. After the failure of its first scooter, the Furetto, Iso produced the Isoscooter and Isomoto lightweight motorcycle, both of which used a Puch-style 125cc 'split single' two-stroke engine. Although it was a major manufacturer with more than 2,500 agents in Italy and Europe, Iso had its sights firmly set on the Gran Turismo car market and ceased making two-wheelers in the early 1960s. Believed of 125cc, this incomplete Isomoto is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1962 MV Agusta 99cc Checca GT SportFrame no. MVGTE 580913Engine no. S-580878MV's only new introduction for 1960, the Checca was offered in two engine capacities: 83cc and 99cc, its single-cylinder overhead-valve power unit being based on that of the 125 introduced for the previous year. Built in unit with a four-speed gearbox, the Checca engine went into MV's familiar set of lightweight cycle parts. Three models were offered: the 83cc GT; 99cc GT Extra; and 99cc GT Sport, the latter featuring a slightly more powerful engine. Like their larger siblings, the small MVs were very expensive, typically costing as much as a British 500 in the UK, which explains why so few of these the exquisitely engineered little bikes were sold in this country. An inexpensive route to MV ownership and a potentially most rewarding project, this apparently original and complete Checca GT Sport displays a total of 16,026km (9,958 miles) on the odometer and is offered for restoration. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1957 MV Agusta 125cc Super Pullman ProjectFrame no. 902253Engine no. 902242Much better engineered than many contemporaries, MV's 125cc two-stroke was powered by a neat, unitary construction, single-cylinder engine featuring detachable transfer ports. A development of this engine went into the unusual Pullman model of 1953, which combined elements of both the scooter and motorcycle. In 1955 it was joined by the Super Pullman, a proper motorcycle of entirely new design, albeit still a 125cc stroker. A pressed-steel spine frame, foot-operated gearchange, leading-link front forks and 18' diameter wheels were some of the most obvious differences. The Super Pullman was produced from 1955 to 1958. Apparently original and complete, this example of a rarely seen MV lightweight is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consists of an Italian registration document (1957) confirming matching numbers.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1958 MV Agusta 83cc OttantatreFrame no. 83-551179Engine no. 83-551165After the launch of its first production four-stroke (a 175cc single) in 1952, MV followed up with a succession of related models. The smallest of these was the Ottantatre (the name means '83', referring to both the engine's capacity in cubic centimetres and the model's dry weight in kilograms) which featured an overhead-valve engine with inclined cylinder, suspended beneath a spine-type frame. The engine's maximum output of 3.69bhp was transmitted via a three-speed gearbox, giving a top speed of around 45mph, though the Ottantatre's exceptional frugality – up to 200mpg was claimed – would have been of greater interest to the majority of potential customers. Like their larger siblings, the small MVs were relatively expensive, which explains why so few of these the exquisitely engineered and undeniably very pretty little bikes were sold in the UK. This Ottantatre is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1958 MV Agusta 83cc OttantatreFrame no. 83-551038Engine no. 83-551059After the launch of its first production four-stroke (a 175cc single) in 1952, MV followed up with a succession of related models. The smallest of these was the Ottantatre (the name means '83', referring to both the engine's capacity in cubic centimetres and the model's dry weight in kilograms) which featured an overhead-valve engine with inclined cylinder, suspended beneath a spine-type frame. The engine's maximum output of 3.69bhp was transmitted via a three-speed gearbox, giving a top speed of around 45mph, though the Ottantatre's exceptional frugality – up to 200mpg was claimed – would have been of greater interest to the majority of potential customers. Like their larger siblings, the small MVs were relatively expensive, which explains why so few of these the exquisitely engineered and undeniably very pretty little bikes were sold in the UK. This Ottantatre is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Mi-Val 125ccFrame no. 40467Engine no. 54387One of Italy's lesser known marques, Mi-Val (Metalmeccanica Italiana Valtrompio) started out as a manufacturer of machine tools and built motorcycles - mainly lightweights - from 1950 to circa 1967. Its first motorcycle was a copy of the immensely influential pre-war DKW RT125. The firm produced its own engines, both two-stroke and four-stroke types, some of the latter featuring twin overhead camshafts, and supplied power units to Norman for its Nippy III moped. It also built the Messerschmitt 'bubblecar' under license as the Mivalino. Looking very much like the lightweight MV Agusta two-strokes of the same period, this stylish 125cc model appears to be an example Mi-Val's RT125 clone. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with an Italian registration document (1960). It should be noted that the engine has been changed. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1965 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson ML 125Frame no. 600398Engine no. 600398In 1960, an unlikely alliance between the Italian Aermacchi concern and Harley-Davidson resulted in the former's lightweight motorcycles being sold in the USA alongside H-D's traditional v-twins. Marketed as Harley-Davidsons in the USA and as Aermacchi Harley-Davidsons elsewhere, the first models offered were re-badged versions of Aermacchi's 250cc and 350cc four-stroke horizontal singles. The latter remained in the Harley range until the end of the 1974 model year, falling sales forcing their discontinuation. Aermacchi's two-strokes also formed part of the line-up until 1978, at which point H-D's new owners - AMF - sold off their share of the Italian concern to Cagiva. In recent years there has been an upsurge in interest in these Italian-built Harley motorcycles, some 50,000 of which were sold in the USA during the two firms' 18-year association. This Aermacchi Harley-Davidson ML 125 is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1955 Gilera 125 Turismo (see text)Frame no. 196-313Engine no. 196-313Gilera first sprang to prominence in the late 1930s when its supercharged four-cylinder racers trounced BMW in Grands Prix and snatched the world speed record away from the German marque. Throughout the early 1950s it was Gilera's racers that again grabbed the headlines, taking five manufacturer's titles and six individual championships in the hands of riders such as Duke, Liberati and Masetti. Although racing generated valuable publicity, it was sales of road bikes that paid the bills. The majority of machines sold were lightweights based on the overhead-valve 125cc single that had appeared in prototype form in 1948. Developed and enlarged first to 150cc and then 175cc, these simple OHV singles, built in both Turismo and Sport versions, proved top sellers throughout the 1950s. This incomplete Gilera is offered for restoration. It should be noted that at time of cataloguing it had not been possible to determine the engine's capacity.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1955 Gilera 125 Turismo (see text)Frame no. 181-6059Engine no. 181-10651Gilera first sprang to prominence in the late 1930s when its supercharged four-cylinder racers trounced BMW in Grands Prix and snatched the world speed record away from the German marque. Throughout the early 1950s it was Gilera's racers that again grabbed the headlines, taking five manufacturer's titles and six individual championships in the hands of riders such as Duke, Liberati and Masetti. Although racing generated valuable publicity, it was sales of road bikes that paid the bills. The majority of machines sold were lightweights based on the overhead-valve 125cc single that had appeared in prototype form in 1948. Developed and enlarged first to 150cc and then 175cc, these simple OHV singles, built in both Turismo and Sport versions, proved top sellers throughout the 1950s. This incomplete Gilera is offered for restoration. It should be noted that at time of cataloguing it had not been possible to determine the engine's capacity.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1955 Gilera 125 Turismo (see text)Frame no. 186-5668Engine no. 186-5668Gilera first sprang to prominence in the late 1930s when its supercharged four-cylinder racers trounced BMW in Grands Prix and snatched the world speed record away from the German marque. Throughout the early 1950s it was Gilera's racers that again grabbed the headlines, taking five manufacturer's titles and six individual championships in the hands of riders such as Duke, Liberati and Masetti. Although racing generated valuable publicity, it was sales of road bikes that paid the bills. The majority of machines sold were lightweights based on the overhead-valve 125cc single that had appeared in prototype form in 1948. Developed and enlarged first to 150cc and then 175cc, these simple OHV singles, built in both Turismo and Sport versions, proved top sellers throughout the 1950s. This incomplete Gilera is offered for restoration. It should be noted that at time of cataloguing it had not been possible to determine the engine's capacity.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1980 Laverda LZ125Frame no. LAV.125LZ1 134Engine no. 9883187In the late 1970s, Laverda turned to outside suppliers for engines to power its enduro and lightweight roadster ranges, choosing Husqvarna for the former and Zündapp for the latter. Company boss Massimo Laverda had visited Zündapp's Munich factory in mid-1978, and the first Laverdas to be powered by the German firm's excellent two-stroke engines began leaving the Breganze factory before the year's end. These were the LZ125 and LZ175, both of which were powered by water-cooled single-cylinder engines and shared essentially the same set of cycle parts. Built up to 1983, these Zündapp-powered lightweights were an immense commercial success for Laverda, with some 20,000 of the smaller model sold. Displaying a total of 19,104km (11,871 miles) on the odometer, this apparently complete LZ125 is offered for restoration. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1956 BM 98cc (see text)Frame no. 1644Engine no. 3100121BM (Bonvicini Marino) was founded in Bologna in 1950 by Mario Bonvicini and commenced production of lightweight motorcycles powered by two-stroke engines of 125cc and 160cc supplied by the German manufacturers, Jlo and NSU. The line-up expanded and by 1955 BM's top-of-the-range model was an own-design overhead-camshaft 250cc twin. A new addition for 1956, the Minarelli-powered Pokerino motor scooter was also marketed by Negrini and Beta under different names. In the late 1960s BM offered the stylish Jaguarino, which was available in Touring, Sport, Cross and Cross Special versions powered by a Franco Morini engine. By the beginning of the 1980s, production had dwindled to only a few models and the firm folded in 1988. This BM lightweight is powered by a four-stroke NSU engine, believed to be a 98cc Fox unit. Currently displaying a total of 13,040km (8,103 miles) on the odometer, this incomplete BM is offered for restoration. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1965 OSSA 160T (see text)Frame no. B-102537Engine no. M-203780The motorcycle arm of Orpheo Sincronic Sociedad Anónima (OSSA) was founded by Barcelona-based industrialist, Manuel Giró. Giró's company manufactured film projectors and other related products, and part of the factory was turned over to the production of motorcycles, which commenced in 1949 with the introduction of a 125cc single-cylinder two-stroke. Some early models used four-stroke engines but by the 1960s all OSSAs were two-strokes. Designed by Giró's gifted son, Eduardo, and first seen in 1962, OSSA's 160cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine would set the pattern for the next 20-plus years. The first models with this new engine were the 160T and 160GT, which differed only in the position of the gear lever and kickstarter: left side on the former and right on the latter. A 175cc derivative followed in 1965. Believed to be a 160T, this incomplete machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1971 Motobécane Mobylette 50cc AV92 MopedFrame no. 91031702Engine no. unable to locateFounded in 1923, the French Motobécane company had by the 1970s become the world's largest manufacturer of mopeds and bicycles. The firm built lightweight motorcycles before WW2 and into the early 1960s, before changes to France's licensing laws made such machines unpopular there. This change also brought about the demise of Motobécane's scooter range, leaving only the immensely successful mopeds, the first of which had appeared in 1939. The best known of these is the Mobylette, which was launched in November 1949 and would be produced in countless versions over the years. Apparently original and compete, this Mobylette AV92 carries an Italian licensing document dated 1995, which is almost certainly when it was last used. Currently displaying a total of 6,064km (3,768 miles) on the odometer, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Motobi ProjectFrame no. 521464Engine no. 521464The now-defunct Italian manufacturer Motobi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later Motobi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when Motobi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. Six years after Giuseppe's death in 1957, Motobi merged with Benelli and its models continuing to be manufactured, although often with 'Benelli' on the tank. This unidentified and incomplete Motobi is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1985 Motobi Motorella-GL MopedFrame no. 33549Engine no. unable to locateThe now-defunct Italian manufacturer Motobi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later Motobi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when Motobi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. Six years after Giuseppe's death in 1957, Motobi merged with Benelli and its models continuing to be manufactured, although often with 'Benelli' on the tank. Looking like a cross between a moped and a mini-bike, the Motobi Motorella was also marketed under the Benelli name. This apparently original and complete example is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Motobi Moped ProjectFrame no. A 833922Engine no. obscuredThe now-defunct Italian manufacturer Motobi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later Motobi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when Motobi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. Six years after Giuseppe's death in 1957, Motobi merged with Benelli and its models continuing to be manufactured, although often with 'Benelli' on the tank. Apparently original and complete, this unidentified Motobi moped is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1962 Motobi 98ccFrame no. 2013Engine no. 2013The now-defunct Italian manufacturer Motobi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later Motobi. The latter's first design was the Model B, a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when Motobi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. Derivatives of the Model B continued to be offered into the 1960s, the later example seen here having twin-shock rear suspension rather than the leaf-sprung arrangement of earlier models. There are no documents with this incomplete machine, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1963 Motobi 98ccFrame no. 2538Engine no. 2538The now-defunct Italian manufacturer Motobi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later Motobi. The latter's first design was the Model B, a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when Motobi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. Derivatives of the Model B continued to be offered into the 1960s, the later example seen here having twin-shock rear suspension rather than the leaf-sprung arrangement of earlier models. There are no documents with this incomplete machine, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1956 Benelli 125cc LeoncinoFrame no. L63048NEngine no. L32044NItaly's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. Now Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s and 1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Leoncino two-stroke lightweight offered here, one of which won its class in the 1953 Moto Giro d'Italia. Unusually, the Leoncino was also built with a four-stroke engine. A model rarely seen outside its home country, this incomplete Leoncino is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. The machine comes with an original parts catalogue.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Benelli Moped ProjectFrame no. A 836869Engine no. unable to locateItaly's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. Now Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s/1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare. Most Italian manufacturers offered similar lightweights and mopeds in the years immediately following WW2, fuelling the public's demand for cheap transport. Being Italian, most of these offerings were infinitely more stylish than their British counterparts. Apparently original and complete, this unidentified Benelli moped is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1955 Benelli 125cc LeoncinoFrame no. L28232NEngine no. L32235SItaly's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. Now Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s and 1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Leoncino two-stroke lightweight offered here, one of which won its class in the 1953 Moto Giro d'Italia. Unusually, the Leoncino was also built with a four-stroke engine. A model rarely seen outside its home country, this incomplete Leoncino is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Benelli ProjectFrame no. IS-7452Engine no. IS-7417Italy's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. Now Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s/1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Letizia two-stroke lightweight offered here, a model rarely seen outside its home country. Most Italian manufacturers offered similar lightweights in the years immediately following WW2, fuelling the public's demand for cheap transport. This unidentified and incomplete Benelli is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Benelli Moped ProjectFrame no. U 717560Engine no. unable to locateItaly's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. Now Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s/1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare. Most Italian manufacturers offered similar lightweights and mopeds in the years immediately following WW2, fuelling the public's demand for cheap transport. Being Italian, most of these offerings were infinitely more stylish than their British counterparts. Apparently original and complete, this unidentified Benelli moped is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1955 Benelli 125cc LeoncinoFrame no. L34034NEngine no. L/12967/S (side cover) L17611N (engine mount)Italy's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. Now Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s and 1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Leoncino two-stroke lightweight offered here, one of which won its class in the 1953 Moto Giro d'Italia. Unusually, the Leoncino was also built with a four-stroke engine. A model rarely seen outside its home country, this incomplete Leoncino is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Benelli Moped ProjectFrame no. CE 91622Engine no. unable to locateItaly's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. Now Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s/1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare. Most Italian manufacturers offered similar lightweights and mopeds in the years immediately following WW2, fuelling the public's demand for cheap transport. Being Italian, most of these offerings were infinitely more stylish than their British counterparts. Apparently original and complete, this unidentified Benelli moped is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1970 Motom 50cc Nova Moped ProjectFrame no. 37428Engine no. unable to locateFounded in Italy in 1947 and active until the early 1970s, Motom was unusual among European manufacturers of mopeds and ultra-lightweight motorcycles in preferring the four-stroke engine rather than the ubiquitous two-stroke. Pressed-steel spine frames were another Motom trademark although, as time progressed, models with tubular frames were introduced and proprietary Peugeot and Zündapp two-stroke engines adopted. The first Motom was exhibited at the 1947 Geneva Salon and production of Motom motorcycles continued until 1971. Apparently original and complete, this Motom Nova moped is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1998 Suzuki TR50 Street Magic MopedFrame no. JS1AH5112001031Engine no. A194-103145The very embodiment of the term 'funky moped', though in fact it was more like a mini-bike, the Suzuki TR50 Street Magic first appeared in 1997 and was built until 2005 when the revised Street Magic II arrived. The Street Magic featured a 49cc fan-cooled two-stroke engine producing 7.1bhp, which was suspended beneath a spine-type frame. Copied from much larger machines, many of the SM's features are seldom found on mopeds: single-sided swinging arm, upside-down front fork, disc front brake, electric starter, and alloy wheels. As one would expect of a machine of this class, transmission is by means of the user-friendly twist-'n-go automatic variety, with final drive by belt. Seat height is a manageable 705mm (27.75') and the bike weighs in at only 75kg (165lb). Apparently original and complete, this example has only 3.8km recorded on the odometer and is offered for re-commissioning. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NMT NNMT Motor vehicle lots marked 'NMT' originate from or are registered in another EU member state and have travelled less than 6,000km from new. Accordingly HMRC and the DVLA classify such machines as 'New Means of Transport' under the Nova Scheme and are subject to VAT at 20% on the hammer price.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Coma Motor ScooterFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateEasily the most mysterious machine in a collection packed with rare delights, this Coma motor scooter does not appear in Dregni & Dregni's Illustrated Motor Scooter Buyer's Guide, nor in Erwin Tragatsch's The Illustrated History of Motorcycles. Indeed, we cannot even be sure of whether the name applies to the model or the manufacturer. The machine is styled along typically Italian lines, though the deeply valanced front mudguard wrapping around the leading link fork is an unusual feature. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, it affords the prospect of hours of researching fun for the next owner. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1980 MBA Panda Moped (see text)Frame no. MBA B 00058Engine no. none visibleMBA (initially Morbidelli Benelli Armi and later Motori Benelli Armi) was founded towards the end of 1975 to manufacture production versions of Morbidelli's successful 125cc and 250cc Grand Prix racers. Morbidelli had been founded in Pesaro, Italy by Giancarlo Morbidelli, whose line of business was manufacturing woodworking machinery, which provided the means to fund his passion for motorcycle racing. Much less well known is the fact that MBA also made mopeds, a Sachs-engined example of which (believed to be a Panda) is offered here; indeed, the make does not appear in Dregni & Dregni's encyclopaedic Motor Scooter Buyer's Guide. It appears that this model was also sold under the Hercules brand name. Apparently original and complete, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1970 Piaggio 49cc Ciao MopedFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateBy far and away Piaggio's most famous product is the Vespa motor scooter. Forbidden by the Allies from resuming his aviation business, Enrico Piaggio instructed his chief designer Corradino d'Ascanio to design a scooter, for which he believed a potential market existed, particularly among women. Millions have been made since 1946 and countless different versions come and gone, yet today's Vespa remains recognisably related to the first one made over 60 years ago. Over the years Piaggio's empire has expanded considerably, and the group now owns the Aprilia, Derbi, Gilera, and Moto Guzzi brands. Although its best known, the Vespa was not Piaggio's only two-wheeled product, being built alongside others such as the Ciao moped, which was produced in various forms from 1967 to 2006and also sold as the Vespa Ciao. This apparently original and complete Ciao is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1985 Piaggio 49cc Bravo MopedFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateBy far and away Piaggio's most famous product is the Vespa motor scooter. Forbidden by the Allies from resuming his aviation business, Enrico Piaggio instructed his chief designer Corradino d'Ascanio to design a scooter, for which he believed a potential market existed, particularly among women. Millions have been made since 1946 and countless different versions come and gone, yet today's Vespa remains recognisably related to the first one made over 60 years ago. Over the years Piaggio's empire has expanded considerably, and the group now owns the Aprilia, Derbi, Gilera, and Moto Guzzi brands. Although its best known, the Vespa was not Piaggio's only two-wheeled product, being built alongside others such as the Bravo moped, which was also sold under the Vespa brand name. This apparently original and complete Bravo is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1970 Mini-Demm 45cc MopedFrame no. DEMM16 0341Engine no. DEMM AL 10358The Demm motorcycle company's origins date back to 1919 when Messrs Daldi and Matteucci established a small company in Milan to manufacture automotive components. Production of motorcycles began around 1952/1953. Demm concentrated on producing mopeds and lightweights, adding three-wheelers to the range later on, while there were also motorcycles powered by overhead-camshaft engines of 125cc and 175cc. In later years Demm concentrated on 50cc mopeds and ultra-lightweights, offering a bewildering plethora of models, often with quirky names. Offered here is a Mini-Demm moped, the prototype of which first appeared in 1969, which features an engine built into the rear wheel, an idea that has enjoyed periodic revival over the years, and what must be one of the simplest frame designs ever applied to a two-wheeled vehicle. There are no documents with this apparently original and complete machine, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1953 Aermacchi 125NFrame no. 12517886Engine no. illegibleA household name among motorcyclists thanks to its heroic achievement of producing the most highly developed and successful overhead-valve racing single ever, Aermacchi was a relative latecomer to motorcycle manufacture, building its first in the late 1940s. Designed by Lino Tonti, previously with Benelli, the 125 was a scooter-like machine with open frame, which was powered by a 123cc two-stroke engine that was mounted horizontally and pivoted with the rear suspension. Unlike most scooters, the Aermacchi used 17' wheels, so handled more like a conventional motorcycle. Fuel was carried in a tank under the seat, the forward compartment being intended for tools or luggage. By 1953 there were three versions on offer: the base model U, deluxe N and M sports roadster, the latter boasting a fuel tank in the conventional motorcycle position. This rare early Aermacchi is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1957 Aermacchi Zeffiro (see text)Frame no. 552337Engine no. 552337Aermacchi was a relative latecomer to motorcycle manufacture, building its first in the late 1940s. Designed by Lino Tonti, previously with Benelli, the 125 was a scooter-like machine with open frame, which was powered by a 123cc two-stroke engine that was mounted horizontally and pivoted with the rear suspension. Unlike most scooters, the Aermacchi used 17' wheels, so handled more like a conventional motorcycle. Fuel was carried in a tank under the seat, the forward compartment being intended for tools or luggage. The ultimate development of these early open-frame scooter-like Aermacchis was the Zeffiro, which featured greatly improved styling and a telescopic front fork. The newcomer was also available as the Zeffiro 150, with 147.9cc engine. This rare early Aermacchi is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot. It is not known if the machine is a 125 or a 150.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1952 Aermacchi 125NFrame no. 12511729Engine no. 12511729A household name among motorcyclists thanks to its heroic achievement of producing the most highly developed and successful overhead-valve racing single ever, Aermacchi was a relative latecomer to motorcycle manufacture, building its first in the late 1940s. Designed by Lino Tonti, previously with Benelli, the 125 was a scooter-like machine with open frame, which was powered by a 123cc two-stroke engine that was mounted horizontally and pivoted with the rear suspension. Unlike most scooters, the Aermacchi used 17' wheels, so handled more like a conventional motorcycle. Fuel was carried in a tank under the seat, the forward compartment being intended for tools or luggage. By 1953 there were three versions on offer: the base model U, deluxe N and M sports roadster, the latter boasting a fuel tank in the conventional motorcycle position. This rare early Aermacchi is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1954 Motom 163cc DelfinoFrame no. 30A 3250Engine no. unable to locateFounded in Italy in 1945 and active until the early 1970s, Motom was unusual among European manufacturers of mopeds and ultra-lightweight motorcycles in preferring the four-stroke engine rather than the ubiquitous two-stroke. Pressed-steel spine frames were another Motom trademark although, as time progressed, models with tubular frames were introduced and proprietary Peugeot and Zündapp two-stroke engines adopted. The post-war scooter boom influenced certain motorcycle manufacturers, particularly in Italy, giving rise to strange-looking hybrids such as the Aermacchi Chimera, Moto Guzzi Galletto, MV Agusta Pullman, and Motom Delfino. Looking like something out of Flash Gordon, the futuristic Delfino (Dolphin) featured an enclosed fan-cooled engine, voluminous mudguards, and 15'-diameter wheels. The engine's eight horsepower were delivered to the road via a four-speed gearbox, and a top speed of 90km/h (56mph) was claimed. An older restoration by a specialist, this rare Motom Delfino displays a total of 3,639km on the odometer and comes with an operating and maintenance manual.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NMT NNMT Motor vehicle lots marked 'NMT' originate from or are registered in another EU member state and have travelled less than 6,000km from new. Accordingly HMRC and the DVLA classify such machines as 'New Means of Transport' under the Nova Scheme and are subject to VAT at 20% on the hammer price.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 Motom 98cc TSFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateFounded in Italy in 1945 and active until the early 1970s, Motom was unusual among European manufacturers of mopeds and ultra-lightweight motorcycles in preferring the four-stroke engine rather than the ubiquitous two-stroke. Pressed-steel spine frames were another Motom trademark although, as time progressed, models with tubular frames were introduced and proprietary Peugeot and Zündapp two-stroke engines adopted. The post-war scooter boom influenced certain motorcycle manufacturers, particularly in Italy, giving rise to strange-looking hybrids such as the Aermacchi Chimera, Moto Guzzi Galletto, and MV Agusta Pullman. This Motom 98 TS is another example of the trend, featuring an enclosed engine and a fuel tank housed within the frame members. Weighing 65kg (143lb) and with 7.3bhp on tap, the 98 TS had a top speed of 100km/h (62mph). An older restoration by a specialist, this rare Motom ultra-lightweight is offered with an operating and maintenance manual.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A believed Moser engineengine number 21 871, mounted on base, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1956 Capriolo 150cc Cento 50Frame no. 00292Engine no. 00249Named after the roe deer, Capriolo emerged from the ashes of the giant Caproni group, which had been founded in the first decade of the 20th Century as an aircraft manufacturer and only turned to motorcycle production after WW2. At the Milan Show in November 1953, Capriolo launched the Cento 50, one of the very few Italian motorcycles to be powered by a BMW-style flat-twin engine. The pressed-steel frame and face-cam valve gear were carryovers from the single-cylinder Cento 75, while other noteworthy features included flashing indicators integral with the taillight, and a neutral indicator light. Weighing 103kg (227lb) and with a maximum of 7.5bhp on tap, the Cento 50 had a top speed of 95km/h (59mph). It is estimated that only some 500-or-so were made. A later model identifiable as such by its full-width hubs, this ultra-rare Capriolo had been restored by a specialist prior to its acquisition by the Morbidelli Museum.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1952 Benelli 125cc LeoncinoFrame no. L33080NEngine no. L17002NItaly's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. A relatively recent re-entrant into the superbike market with its Tornado-derived family of triples, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s/1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Leoncino lightweight offered here, a model that won its class in the 1953 Moto Giro d'Italia (see photocopied press report on file). Unusually, the Leoncino was offered in both two-stroke and four-stroke variants. A model rarely seen outside its home country, this Leoncino two-stroke was restored in the Morbidelli Museum's workshop. The machine is offered with an operating and maintenance manual (in Italian).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1953 Benelli 125cc Leoncino SSFrame no. L24634SsEngine no. L12967SsItaly's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. A relatively recent re-entrant into the superbike market with its Tornado-derived family of triples, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s/1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Leoncino two-stroke lightweight offered here, a model that won its class in the 1953 Moto Giro d'Italia (see photocopied press report on file). A model rarely seen outside its home country, this pristine Leoncino was restored in the Morbidelli Museum's workshop. The machine is offered with an old Italian registration document (issued in 1963), an operating and maintenance manual (in Italian), and a selection of period and before-restoration photographs.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 Benelli 250cc LeonessaFrame no. B1008Engine no. B-929The Benelli Leonessa was launched at the Milan Show in January 1952, coincidentally with the related Motobi marque's Spring Lasting model, and was powered by a 250cc twin-cylinder four-stroke overhead-valve engine that gave it an edge over the 200cc Motobi. This all-alloy unitary construction power unit was carried in a set of conventional cycle parts consisting of a tubular duplex frame, telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. Production began in 1954 and the Leonessa remained a top-seller for Benelli for the rest of the decade. The Leonessa weighed 145kg (319lb) and with a maximum power output of 16bhp was good enough for a top speed of 120km/h (74mph). This example has some parts missing (handlebar grips, cables, etc) and is offered for restoration. The machine is offered with an original parts catalogue.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com