LOT 691 N
1984 Ufo 80cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. unable to locate
Sold for £5,520 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 691N
1984 Ufo 80cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. unable to locate
The Summer Sale - LIVE AND ONLINE - BICESTER HERITAGE|16 August 2020, 10:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage
1984 Ufo 80cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. unable to locate
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. unable to locate
An 'NIT' (Not In Tragatsch) make, Ufo was founded in San Lazzaro di Savena (Bologna) in 1976. The firm manufactured mopeds, mini-bikes and lightweight motorcycles powered by Minarelli engines but closed in the mid-1980s. Survivors of this little-known marque are rare.
After 22 years in existence, Grand Prix racing's 50cc class was replaced in 1984 with a new category for 80cc machines, which like its predecessor gave small independent teams the opportunity to compete at the highest level of motorcycle sport. In its first year, the class attracted entries from little known manufacturers such as Seel Real, Ziegler, Harmsen and Lusuardi as well as from more established teams such as Zündapp, Casal, Derbi and Kreidler. This Ufo's racing history is not known, but an inspection of the Grand Prix results shows that Ufo scored no points in 1984, 1985 or 1986. The machine's specification is typical of the class, comprising a single-cylinder water-cooled engine with disc-valve induction and a six-speed gearbox, which is carried in an aluminium beam-type frame with mono-shock rear suspension. A maximum power output of 25bhp was claimed. This machine was purchased by Giancarlo Morbidelli circa 20 years ago in its present un-restored condition. There are no documents with this Lot.
After 22 years in existence, Grand Prix racing's 50cc class was replaced in 1984 with a new category for 80cc machines, which like its predecessor gave small independent teams the opportunity to compete at the highest level of motorcycle sport. In its first year, the class attracted entries from little known manufacturers such as Seel Real, Ziegler, Harmsen and Lusuardi as well as from more established teams such as Zündapp, Casal, Derbi and Kreidler. This Ufo's racing history is not known, but an inspection of the Grand Prix results shows that Ufo scored no points in 1984, 1985 or 1986. The machine's specification is typical of the class, comprising a single-cylinder water-cooled engine with disc-valve induction and a six-speed gearbox, which is carried in an aluminium beam-type frame with mono-shock rear suspension. A maximum power output of 25bhp was claimed. This machine was purchased by Giancarlo Morbidelli circa 20 years ago in its present un-restored condition. 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.
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The frame number is 124\86. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 691: 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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