Description
c. 1959 F. B. Mondial 175 Turismo Veloce
Frame Number 02375 Engine Number 02375
Recorded Mileage: TBA
Founded in Bologna in the late 1920s, F. B. Mondial became known for its successes in Grand Prix motorcycle racing during the 1950s. The firm produced some of the most advanced and successful road racers of all time, winning ten rider and manufacturer World Championships between 1949 and 1957. At a time when M. V. Augusta and Ducati were making affordable lightweight two-stroke machines, mopeds and scooters, Mondial were producing high-quality sporting motorcycles. In 1957, Soichiro Honda approached Mondial owner Count Boselli to buy the Mondial race bikes (which had just won the 125cc and 250cc world titles); the original Mondial 125 race bike is still on display at Honda’s Motegi museum in Japan. The Turismo Veloce was designed for fast sport touring and had remarkable build quality with unmistakable style, inspired by the bikes that had won laurels throughout the racing world. This beautiful Turismo Veloce has been expertly restored by an Italian bike specialist, having not been ridden since. Offered from the estate of a local collector, the bike comes without documentation or keys, is not currently UK registered and so will be sold on a bill of sale.
This classic vehicle will be coming to auction with Dore & Rees Auctions on Saturday 22nd June. For further information please contact the Motoring department.
