Descrição
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025 on Sunday the 4th of May, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
Shortly after the end of WWII, with individual mobility becoming important, Piaggio launched the Vespa and Innocenti their Lambretta range of scooters
Isothermos s. p. a., heater and refrigerator maker, was not long in following and started developing a scooter, called the Furetto, however it was not a success being replaced in 1949 by a new project, the Iso 125, commonly known as the Isoscooter
It was powered by a split single-cylinder, 125cc engine inspired by Puch, that produced 7bhp, a higher power output than its rivals
A 'naked' version was also offered without a fairing and named the Isomoto
In 1952, the company name changed into Iso Autoveicoli s. p. a. for the imminent launch of the new Isetta microcar
In 1957, the production of motorcycles and microcars stopped to focus on the, soon to be iconic, Iso Rivolta brand of long-legged GT cars
This smart metallic blue example dates from 1953 and was previously registered in Italy as 4534 AQ
It's accompanied by its V5C confirming that it was first UK-registered on 01/ 10/ 2018, its original Italian 'Carta di Circolazione' registration, a brand new number plate and a DVLA Inspection Report dated 18/ 09/ 2018 confirming that it has been 'Restored to original mechanical specification' and stating 'Original engine, gearbox, frame and wheels'
