
LOT 203 N
c.1961 Motobi 250 Cross Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. *451530* Engine no. *451530*
Sold for £1,725 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 203N
c.1961 Motobi 250 CrossRegistration no. not UK registered Frame no. *451530* Engine no. *451530*
c.1961 Motobi 250 Cross
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. *451530*
Engine no. *451530*
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. *451530*
Engine no. *451530*
Motobi was founded in 1949 by one of the Benelli brothers, Guiseppe, and production of motorcycles began the following year. Initially producing two-strokes, they turned to four strokes in 1955 with the distinctive horizontal engine, for which they became best known. Motobi were active in road racing, and, to a lesser extent, in Motocross.
This Motobi Cross dates from approximately 1961, and is fitted with the characteristic air-cooled four stroke engine, twin-shock rear suspension, drum brakes front and rear. The fuel tank is steel, and there is some corrosion present on the handlebars and wheel rims. An older restoration, it will require re-commissioning prior to further use. Whilst the engine turns over, its mechanical condition is unknown. There are no documents present, and it is sold strictly as viewed.
This Motobi Cross dates from approximately 1961, and is fitted with the characteristic air-cooled four stroke engine, twin-shock rear suspension, drum brakes front and rear. The fuel tank is steel, and there is some corrosion present on the handlebars and wheel rims. An older restoration, it will require re-commissioning prior to further use. Whilst the engine turns over, its mechanical condition is unknown. There are no documents present, and it is sold strictly as viewed.
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.





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- 28 April 2001, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
- 27 April 2019, 09:00 - 18:00 BST
Lot symbols
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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