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LOT 509 N

c.1973 Moto Morini ZetaZeta Frame no. ZZ42055 Engine no. P/4

Sold for £1,725 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 509N

c.1973 Moto Morini ZetaZeta
Frame no. ZZ42055 Engine no. P/4

c.1973 Moto Morini ZetaZeta
Frame no. ZZ42055
Engine no. P/4

Moto Morini founder Alfonso Morini split from MM in 1937, setting up a foundry in Bologna. Post-WW2 he returned to motorcycle manufacture, commencing with a 125cc two-stroke and then a similar-sized SOHC four-stroke single. Within a few years the range would consist of four-strokes only. One of the smallest machines in Moto Morini's range at the time of its introduction in 1963, the 50cc overhead-valve-engined Corsarino (little racer) was intended to give youngsters an introduction to 'real' motorcycling. The diminutive Corsarino proved popular despite being relatively expensive; the fact that it was a four-stroke in a market sector dominated by two-strokes no doubt enhancing its appeal. Its engine was also used for the ZetaZeta sports roadster, though the design of this example's power unit is quite different. We are advised that the engine's bottom-end has been modified by Giancarlo Morbidelli, and that this machine may be a prototype. There are no documents with this Lot.

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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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