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National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
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MOT: Exempt
Classic 1960s Italian style icon
Authentically standard restoration
Supplied with a current V5C
A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Keith Mason started working in his local bike shop at the age of 15 before eventually branching out on his own a few years later. From humble beginnings selling secondhand bikes from a small shop, Keith built up the Moto GB empire to become one of the biggest motorcycle retailers and importers in the UK. The group has now grown to include 15 retail shops and is responsible for importing 9 different brands, also supplying many independent dealers, including QJ Motor, Voge, Lambretta, FB Mondial, Morbidelli, SYM and Hero. Keith sadly passed away in 2023, but in recent years he had put together a fantastic collection of his favourite classic bikes, ranging from a humble Honda Express to a beautiful Vincent Black Shadow, documenting his lifetime in the trade. We are pleased to offer all 31 bikes from this collection in our March sale.
Ferdinando Innocenti had an engineering background, having established his first workshop at the age of 18. Following the end of WW2, he, like many of his contemporary Italian industrialists required a product that would enable him to rebuild his shattered company based in the Milanese suburb of Lambrate. The new machine was unveiled at the 1947 Paris Show and featured a large tubular steel frame and was fitted with front and rear suspension. By the 1960s the introduction of TV range established the classic long and sleek Lambretta look that went on to become a style icon of the era, culminating in the Bertone designed ‘Grand Prix’ models of the late sixties. As the founder of the company that imports the new Lambretta, it is very fitting that Keith had a genuine 1960s classic in his collection. This nicely restored example of a Series 3 TV175 ‘Tourismo Veloce’ in white is fitted with a rear luggage rack and a spare wheel, with an Innocenti black wheel cover incorporating a small pocket. This machine was imported into the UK in 2017 and registered on an age related ‘A’ plate with DVLA. 1960s Lambrettas, especially the 175cc and 200cc models, have a massive following and this particular machine would look amazing in someone’s collection or perfect for the sunny Sunday ride out. This scooter is being sold as a collector’s item, part of a stunning private collection of vintage and classic machines that have all been dry stored for several of years and will require recommissioning before use. It will be supplied with acurrent V5C.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
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)
