Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 8th July from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 9th July from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
c. 1964 Benelli Sprint 3V 50cc Sports
Estimate
£1, 500 - £2, 500
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: 2182282
MOT: Exempt
A Charming lightweight ‘racer for the road’ in apparently very good condition
Said to have run recently
Direct links to the golden days of road racing in Italy
Established in Pesaro, Italy in 1911, Benelli did not produce their first real motorcycle until 1921. The lightweight “Velomotore” featured a 98cc two-stroke and was available in both Touring and Sport trim. During WW2 allied bombing destroyed the factory and when peace returned the Benelli brothers retrieved a number of mainly English military motorcycles left behind by the allies and converted them for civilian use. In 1947 racing activities were resumed and by the 1960's a wide range of models were in production, from diminutive scooters to the twin-cylinder 650cc Tornado. In 1972 the company was bought by the Argentinean entrepreneur Alejandro De Tomaso and whilst the 50cc market was fiercely competitive in Italy, the 3V Sprint became one of the premium offerings with excellent handling and capable of well over 80kp/ h. This charming unregistered lightweight ‘racer for the road’ appears in apparently very good condition. The vendor advises that the machine has been run recently but will require the ‘usual checks’ prior to use. An excellent opportunity to acquire a good looking machine with direct links to the golden days of road racing in Italy.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
