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LOT 339 N

1912 Frera 2½hp Registration no. not UK registered Engine no. 21694

Sold for £6,670 inc. premium
Lot 339N

1912 Frera 2½hp
Registration no. not UK registered Engine no. 21694

1912 Frera 2½hp
Registration no. not UK registered
Engine no. 21694

'For many years a leading make. Built 320cc and 570cc singles and 795cc V-twins, afterwards also a big 1140cc sv V-twin. During the 1920s, Frera machines had a very Sunbeam-like black and gold appearance and were designed on English lines.' – Tragatsch.
Società Anonima Frera was founded in Tradate, Italy in 1906 by Corrado Frera. At first the company built bicycles, motorcycles and cars, although production of the latter ceased in 1913. For a while a 269cc two-stroke model featured in the range but during the inter-war years the bulk of production consisted of 350 and 500 four-strokes of both sidevalve and overhead-valve configuration. Frera was active in competitions during the 1920s and 1930s, being favoured by riders such as Felice Macchi, Virginio Fieschi, Mario Acerboni, Edoardo Self, Mario Ventura, and F J Meyer. The company ceased production in the mid-1950s.

This Veteran-era Frera ultra-lightweight is powered by a 2½hp (approximately 300cc) four-stroke engine with the IOE valve gear, which drives the rear wheel directly by belt; there is also the provision of pedal assistance. Purchased for the vendor's private collection some 20 years ago, it is an older restoration, having been cared for by the owner's in-house mechanic. Offered with an ASI certificate.

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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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This machines is offered with an Italian Certificato di Identita.

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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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