
LOT 583 N
1955 Benelli 250cc Leonessa Frame no. B1008 Engine no. B-929
Sold for £1,725 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 583N
1955 Benelli 250cc Leonessa Frame no. B1008 Engine no. B-929
The Summer Sale - LIVE AND ONLINE - BICESTER HERITAGE|16 August 2020, 10:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage
1955 Benelli 250cc Leonessa
Frame no. B1008
Engine no. B-929
Frame no. B1008
Engine no. B-929
The Benelli Leonessa was launched at the Milan Show in January 1952, coincidentally with the related Motobi marque's Spring Lasting model, and was powered by a 250cc twin-cylinder four-stroke overhead-valve engine that gave it an edge over the 200cc Motobi. This all-alloy unitary construction power unit was carried in a set of conventional cycle parts consisting of a tubular duplex frame, telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. Production began in 1954 and the Leonessa remained a top-seller for Benelli for the rest of the decade. The Leonessa weighed 145kg (319lb) and with a maximum power output of 16bhp was good enough for a top speed of 120km/h (74mph). This example has some parts missing (handlebar grips, cables, etc) and is offered for restoration. The machine is offered with an original parts catalogue.
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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| 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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