
LOT 578 N
1954 Motom 163cc Delfino Frame no. 30A 3250 Engine no. unable to locate
Sold for £2,070 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 578N
1954 Motom 163cc Delfino Frame no. 30A 3250 Engine no. unable to locate
The Summer Sale - LIVE AND ONLINE - BICESTER HERITAGE|16 August 2020, 10:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage
1954 Motom 163cc Delfino
Frame no. 30A 3250
Engine no. unable to locate
Frame no. 30A 3250
Engine no. unable to locate
Founded in Italy in 1945 and active until the early 1970s, Motom was unusual among European manufacturers of mopeds and ultra-lightweight motorcycles in preferring the four-stroke engine rather than the ubiquitous two-stroke. Pressed-steel spine frames were another Motom trademark although, as time progressed, models with tubular frames were introduced and proprietary Peugeot and Zündapp two-stroke engines adopted. The post-war scooter boom influenced certain motorcycle manufacturers, particularly in Italy, giving rise to strange-looking hybrids such as the Aermacchi Chimera, Moto Guzzi Galletto, MV Agusta Pullman, and Motom Delfino. Looking like something out of Flash Gordon, the futuristic Delfino (Dolphin) featured an enclosed fan-cooled engine, voluminous mudguards, and 15"-diameter wheels. The engine's eight horsepower were delivered to the road via a four-speed gearbox, and a top speed of 90km/h (56mph) was claimed. An older restoration by a specialist, this rare Motom Delfino displays a total of 3,639km on the odometer and comes with an operating and maintenance manual.
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.
Saleroom notices
The frame number is 303305. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 578: click here


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| 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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