
LOT 608 N
c.1949 Alpino 48cc Cyclemotor & Doniselli Bicycle Frame no. none visible Engine no. 5256
Sold for £1,955 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 608N
c.1949 Alpino 48cc Cyclemotor & Doniselli Bicycle Frame no. none visible Engine no. 5256
The Summer Sale - LIVE AND ONLINE - BICESTER HERITAGE|16 August 2020, 10:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage
c.1949 Alpino 48cc Cyclemotor & Doniselli Bicycle
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. 5256
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. 5256
"Typical Italian post-war machines from 48cc to 174cc with two- and four-stroke ohv engines. 48cc models broke world records with Tamarozzi, Pennati, Pasini and Sozzani." – Tragatsch. Having manufactured motorcycles from 1925 to 1929, Pietro Trespidi returned to the business of two-wheeled transport in 1944 with a highly successful cyclemotor. He set up a new factory at Stradella in Lombardy, where his company Motobici Srl commenced production of Alpino motorcycles immediately after WW2, offering a range of ultra-lightweights two-strokes ranging from 48cc mopeds to a 98cc motorcycle. Production of Alpino motorcycles ceased in 1962, Motobici's main export market in Argentina having collapsed. This rare cyclemotor from one of Italy's lesser known marques is attached to a Doniselli ladies' bicycle. The machine is presented in beautiful un-restored condition, complete with wicker baskets front and rear. There are no documents with this Lot.
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
There is a second number stamped on the cases: 4285. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 608: 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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