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LOT 393 *N

The Hans Schifferle Collection 1954 FB Mondial 200cc Sport Registration no. not registered Frame no. 3240 Engine no. 3240

Sold for £4,370 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 393*,N

The Hans Schifferle Collection, 1954 FB Mondial 200cc Sport
Registration no. not registered Frame no. 3240 Engine no. 3240

The Hans Schifferle Collection
1954 FB Mondial 200cc Sport
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 3240
Engine no. 3240

Few marques have achieved so fine a competition record in so short a time as FB Mondial, whose period at the pinnacle of Grand Prix racing encompassed the years 1949-51 plus a gloriously successful comeback in 1957. Mondial was founded in the aftermath of WW2 by the Boselli family, whose first venture into powered transport had been with the F B (Fratelli Boselli) three-wheeled delivery van in the 1930s. The name 'Mondial' first appeared on a motorcycle in 1948 when the Bosellis introduced a revolutionary double-overhead-camshaft 125cc racer. Mondial's miniature masterpiece duly brought the Bologna manufacturer its first World Championship the following year and proved equally dominant in 1950 and '51. After a relatively lean spell, Mondial returned to Grand Prix glory in 1957, taking both the 125cc and 250cc World Championships.

Not surprisingly, Mondial's passion for racing rubbed off on its road range, which was exquisitely engineered and beautifully constructed in a manner unmistakably Italian. This 200cc Sport was restored by Helmut Lichtenberg (circa €3,500 spent on paintwork alone) with some work done by Fritz Egli. The machine was purchased circa 2003 from a Mr Bruno Ciacci (believed from Imola). The frame is additionally stamped 'M2440' and the engine is additionally stamped '3186'. Beautifully presented, having covered only 743 kilometres since restoration, the machine is offered with a German Fahrzeugbrief and expired TüV (MoT) certificate/correspondence.

Footnotes

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N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.

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 are two Egli invoices on file for this lot. There are some spare handlebar grips offered with the 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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