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
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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
1984 Benelli S125 Motor ScooterFrame no. ME 10225Engine no. 1035Now Chinese owned, although still based in its home town of Pesaro, Benelli is best known for its Grand Prix successes of 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 S125 motor scooter offered here. Many Italian motorcycle manufacturers tried climbing aboard the scooter bandwagon in the years immediately following WW2, sometimes with peculiar motorcycle/scooter hybrids, but none was a successful as either Vespa or Lambretta. The 125cc machine offered here dates from the period that Benelli was owned by Alejandro de Tomaso. The S125 weighs 90kg (198lb) and has a top speed of around 60mph. Purchased in its present condition, this example displays a total of only 4,346km (2,700 miles) on the odometer and is believed un-restored. 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
c.1956 CM Francolino 175Frame no. CM814Engine no. CM175FS 814CM was founded in Bologna in 1930 by rider/engineers Oreste Drusiani (whose son Alfonso would later find fame with Mondial) and Mario Cavedagna. Powered by overhead-valve and overhead-camshaft engines of various capacities up to 500cc, CM's motorcycles soon gained a reputation for both indestructibility and speed, its 'cammy' 350 ridden successfully by Guglielmo Sandri in the mid-1930s being particularly noteworthy. The company kept faith with the four-stroke engine in the immediately post-war years and then in 1949 introduced the first of a range of two-strokes, the ultimate expression of which was a 250cc twin. But the company was not yet done with four-stroke models, launching the overhead-cam Francolino 175 sports roadster in 1956. Belatedly climbing aboard the scooter bandwagon in 1958, the firm had ceased production by the decade's end. This exquisite CM Francolino had already been restored when acquired for 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
1955 Isoscooter 125cc Motor Scooter Frame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locateNowadays 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 1960. A 'must have' for the serious scooter collector, this charming Isoscooter had already been restored by a specialist when it was purchased by the Morbidelli Museum. Displaying a total of 2,194km on the odometer, this rare machine is offered with an original instruction 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
c.1957 Piatti 125cc Motor ScooterFrame no. none visibleEngine no. 10449Designed by London-based Italian engineer Vincenzo Piatti, the Piatti motor scooter was, despite its name, a British product, manufactured in the UK by Cyclemaster. Following the display of a prototype at the 1952 Brussels Show, the rights to the design were secured by Cyclemaster a couple of years later, although production did not begin until 1956 (the Piatti was also built by d'Ieteren in Holland). The Piatti was certainly one of the more unusual-looking scooters, its pressed-steel monocoque body having the appearance of an inverted bathtub, which concealed the horizontally-mounted 125cc two-stroke engine and almost completely shrouded the 7'-diameter wheels. A seat mounted on a pillar and adjustable for height – bicycle style – was another unusual feature. Believed to be in original condition, this example of what is now an extremely rare scooter was purchased in the UK circa 2012. The machine is offered with copies of marque-related literature.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 Moto Guzzi 192cc GallettoFrame no. GDE23Engine no. GDE23Like Velocette's LE, Moto Guzzi's Galletto (cockerell) 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 Galletto is an older restoration purchased in Pesaro. The machine is offered with an old Italian registration document issued in 1963.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 Cimatti 160ccFrame no. 1027Engine no. 1027Cimatti was founded in Bologna in 1937 by gold medal-winning Olympic cyclist Marco Cimatti. Not surprisingly, the company manufactured bicycles at first, only turning to powered two-wheelers in 1950. The firm prospered, and its products were widely exported, being sold in the USA through the Gambles department stores. By the mid-1960s the range had expanded to include a motor scooter and a three-wheeled deliver truck in addition to mopeds and lightweights, usually powered by either Moto Morini or Moto Minarelli two-stroke engines. Cimatti survived the 1960s 'Japanese Invasion' but succumbed to the early 1980s recession, closing its doors in 1984. An older restoration by Mr Pirro Loretti, the beautiful Cimatti offered here is a credit to its restorer, all the more so given the poor condition it was in beforehand (see photographs on file). 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
1959 Lambretta 125cc Li Racing ScooterFrame no. 125LI 533525Engine no. 125LI 507332Manufactured by the Italian industrial giant Innocenti, the Lambretta scooter gained instant acceptance in the immediate post-war years, its cleanliness and convenience in particular appealing to those who regarded the true motorcycle with suspicion. Following the unreliable TV 175 Series 1, Lambretta went back to the drawing board to create one of its all-time greats: the Li. Built as a 125 or 150, the classic Li used the bore/stroke dimensions of the preceding 'D' Series but housed its entirely new engine in modern bodywork similar to that of the TV. Motor scooters have been raced since their earliest days, not the least in Italy, and this Lambretta Li was built by Giancarlo Morbidelli specifically to compete in the 1994 historical rerunning of the famous Milan-Taranto long-distance road race. The Lambretta was one of four machines entered by the Binova-Cucine team and was ridden by Giampiero Findanno, who led the race into the final day only to be delayed by an engine seizure; even so, he managed to finish 1st in class and 2nd overall. Its surprising result notwithstanding, the Morbidelli-prepared Lambretta was the most talked-about machine in the field, being much admired for its technical innovation. Still carrying its Milan-Taranto competitor's plates, this unique machine is offered with a selection of contemporary press cuttings and 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
c.1948 Lambretta 125cc Tipo B Motor ScooterFrame no. 1054Engine no. TIPO B 18024Manufactured by the Italian industrial giant Innocenti, the Lambretta gained instant acceptance in the immediate post-war years, not the least because of its cleanliness and convenience. Introduced in 1947, the Lambretta was a less radical design than Piaggio's rival Vespa, using a traditional tube frame rather than the Vespa's pressed-steel monocoque chassis. The engine was exposed in the Lambretta and the leg shields were smaller than the Vespa's, but in its favour the Innocenti product had a larger engine and a pillion seat, making ownership potentially a more sociable experience. The 125cc engine produced 4.3bhp, which was good enough for a top speed of 65-70km/h (40-44mph). The first Lambretta - the Tipo 'A' - was relatively crude but the 'B' model (1948-1950) boasted rear suspension, a twist-grip gear change, and larger (8') wheels. The A's small wheels had not been liked but in its new form the Lambretta gained mass acceptance, and by the end of 1950 Innocenti was producing up to 100 per day. The early Lambretta offered here is an older restoration by a marque specialist. The machine is offered with operating/instruction manuals. There are no registration 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
1950 MV Agusta 125cc 2T Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 1687Engine no. 206664Although best known for their four-cylinder four-strokes, MV Agusta built lightweights throughout its manufacturing career and in early days listed small two-strokes and even a scooter. Indeed, one of the marque's earliest Grand Prix results - 5th place in the Dutch 125 round in 1950 - was achieved by a two-stroke. The 125 MV stroker was powered by a neat unitary construction single-cylinder engine featuring detachable transfer ports, while the cycle parts comprised a duplex swinging-arm frame and blade-type girder forks. As soon as the 125cc roadster appeared, the factory began developing a racing version. Its shortcomings soon became apparent, leading to a hasty redesign, the most obvious evidence of which was a new cylinder head with greatly enlarged finning. In this form the MV 125 racer achieved its first major success, winning at the Grand Prix des Nations at Faenza in 1948. For 1949 there was an entirely new version, featuring a more streamlined engine, a four-speed gearbox (replacing the earlier three-speed) and a new frame with swinging-arm rear suspension. An ideal machine for privateers, the racing 125cc two-strokes were a major success, winning the arduous Milan-Taranto road race in 1950, '51 and '52. A four-speed model, this beautiful little MV racer was restored in the Morbidelli Museum's workshop. 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 MV Agusta 123.5cc Monoalbero Racing MotorcycleFrame no. 150163Engine no. 150162•Used in the Italian Championship•Purchased in Barcelona in the late 1980s/early 1990s•An older restoration•Original paintworkAlthough best known for their four-cylinder four-strokes, multiple World Championship-winning MV Agusta built lightweights throughout its manufacturing career and in its early days listed small two-strokes and even a scooter. The racing 125cc two-strokes were a major success, winning the arduous Milan-Taranto road race in 1950, '51 and '52, but at World Championship level the MVs were outclassed by the four-stroke FB Mondial with its twin-overhead-cam engine. Count Agusta's response was to hire Gilera's chief designer Piero Remor together with its chief mechanic, Arturo Magni. However, the new Remor-designed 125cc four-stroke was not an immediate success, and it was only following Mondial's withdrawal from racing that MV bagged its first 125cc World Championship, Cecil Sandford taking the riders' title in 1952. The following year MV offered an over-the-counter racer for privateers, which was developed directly from the works bikes. Italian regulations for the domestic 'Formula Sport' stipulated that machines should have only a single camshaft and four gears, and so the monoalbero (single-camshaft) 125 racer was born. Like its bialbero (twin-cam) progenitor, the SOHC 125 employed a train of gears to drive its upstairs cam. Bore and stroke were 53x56mm and the motor breathed via a 27mm Dell'Orto racing carburettor, eventually producing a maximum of 16bhp at 10,300rpm. The cycle parts were virtually an exact copy of the '52 works bikes', featuring a tubular duplex loop frame, telescopic front fork with central hydraulic damper, and swinging-arm rear suspension. Brakes were full-width aluminium-alloy: 7' diameter at the front, 6' at the rear. Dry weight was 165lbs and the top speed over 90mph. Because Italy's long-distance road races, such as the Moto Giro d'Italia and Milan-Taranto required that machines be street legal and possess lights, a flywheel generator formed part of the specification. The MV Agusta monoalbero 125 racer proved an enormous success, remaining in production until 1956 and continuing to offer privateers a competitive ride in the 125cc class for many years thereafter. Previously used in the Italian Championship, this monoalbero was purchased in Barcelona in the late 1980s/early 1990s. We are advised that the machine has been restored while retaining its original paintwork. 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 CM 175cc Production Racing MotorcycleFrame no. CMA1286Engine no. SCM A1269CM was founded in Bologna in 1930 by rider/engineers Oreste Drusiani (whose son Alfonso would later find fame with Mondial) and Mario Cavedagna. Powered by overhead-valve and overhead-camshaft engines of various capacities up to 500cc, CM's motorcycles soon gained a reputation for both indestructibility and speed, its 'cammy' 350 ridden successfully by Guglielmo Sandri in the mid-1930s being particularly noteworthy. The company kept faith with the four-stroke engine in the immediately post-war years and then in 1949 introduced the first of a range of two-strokes, the ultimate expression of which was a 250cc twin. But the company was not yet done with four-stroke models, launching the overhead-cam Francolino 175 sports roadster in 1956. Belatedly climbing aboard the scooter bandwagon in 1958, the firm had ceased production by the decade's end. An older restoration by the Morbidelli Museum, now somewhat deteriorated, this two-stroke CM is presented in competizione specification typical of lightweight machines prepared for the long-distance road races of their day such as Milan-Taranto and the Moto Giro d'Italia. In this specification its top speed would have been in the region of 130-135km/h (80-84mph). 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
1956 Rumi 125cc FormichinoFrame no. 22351Engine no. 22191Rumi was founded in Bergamo, Italy at the beginning of the 20th Century. The company originally supplied components to the textile industry and during World War 2 produced miniature submarines and torpedoes. Headed by Donnino Rumi, it switched to motorcycle manufacture at the war's end, introducing its first Turismo model in 1950. This little gem was powered by what would become Rumi's trademark engine, a 125cc parallel twin two-stroke, the cylinders of which were inclined horizontally. It is for its motor scooters that Rumi is best remembered today, particularly the Formichino (Little Ant) and its derivatives, which were among the fastest scooters of their day. A masterpiece of scooter design, the Formichino arrived in 1954. Its rivals might have been designed with cheapness and simplicity in mind, but Donnino Rumi started from engineering first principles with the Formichino, using the engine as a stressed member of the chassis, which was made up from aluminium castings bolted together. Out of production since the company's closure in 1962, the Formichino is today one of the most highly sought-after of all scooters. Displaying zero kilometres on the odometer, this beautiful Formichino has not been used since its restoration by a specialist. There is no registration document with this Lot, which is offered with a photocopied instruction 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
HOUSE/TRANCE/DANCE/EURO/OLD SCHOOL/HARD DANCE - MAINLY UK ISSUE - 12". Mega, massive collection of around 290 x 12" (including double packs and loaded with promos/white label DJ copies). Artists include Dave Clarke, Rebel MC, Gabbas With Attitude, Ice MC, Beats International, Praga Khan, Marmion, Bedrock, Bouzouki Joe, Shades Of Rhythm, Out There Brothers, Ian Van Dahl, Paul Van Dyke, Shy FX & T Power, Rhythm Quest, Scooter, La Rue, D.O.P., Rum 'N' Black, Rotterdam Termination Sauce, Altern8, N-Joi, Last Rhythm and K-Klass. Labels to include Ffrr, S-12, Deconstruction, Profile, ZTT, NuLife, Network, Instinct, Rest. Stress, Desire, Pulse 8, Kickin, DFC, Final Vinyl, Basic Beat and Low Spirit. Condition is often neat Ex to Ex+/archive.
Quantity of various makes. A Hessmobil tinplate clockwork tractor & trailer. A 1950's Mettoy 4 door clockwork saloon car in cream. 4 Tri-ang Minic plastic vehicles inc 2 double deck buses. A Gaiety Toys Morgan 3 Wheeler. 2x Budgie- Routemaster and Scammell Scarab Mechanical Horse, GWR livery, boxed. Tekno Jaguar E Type and a Ferrari racing car. Solido Ferrari 2.5 Crescent Mercedes-Benz racing car. Corgi Model T Ford. Crescent garage ramp. 2x single seat racing cars. 2x DG Models white metal Dinky style M.G.'s. Dinky tinplate AA hut. Barrett & Sons Coronation Coach etc. White metal copy Dinky Toys delivery van in red, 'Dunlop Tyres' adverts. Plus a few other items including a 1950's plastic motor scooter, with rider, damaged. Etc. An interesting Lot. AF-VGC some age wear/damage to one, most unboxed. (26) £100-150
Britains, Matchbox, Spot-On - A gang of 20 unboxed diecast motorcycles the majority by Britains. Lot includes Britains Drag Racer; Britains Lambretta Scooter and similar. All models are in play worn condition and are unchecked for completeness, but overall items range from a few Poor with missing parts to Good with imperfections.
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