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LOT 395 *N

The Hans Schifferle Collection 1952 Alpino 125cc Registration no. not registered Frame no. S1449 Engine no. 125/03492

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Lot 395*,N

The Hans Schifferle Collection, 1952 Alpino 125cc
Registration no. not registered Frame no. S1449 Engine no. 125/03492

The Hans Schifferle Collection
1952 Alpino 125cc
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. S1449
Engine no. 125/03492

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, offering a range of ultra-lightweight two-strokes ranging from 48cc mopeds to a 98cc motorcycle. In 1951 the company introduced its first 125cc motorcycle, derived from the existing 98cc model, extending the range with two new versions of the 125 for 1952. That same year Alpino bagged several world speed records in the 50cc and 75cc classes using an egg-shaped streamliner. Scooters were added to Alpino's line-up in the early 1950s and a couple of years later the company introduced its largest four-stroke model in the popular 175cc class. Production of Alpino motorcycles ceased in 1962, Motobici's main export market in Argentina having collapsed.

This extremely rare example of one of Italy's lesser known marques was purchased circa 2013 in its current state and is believed to be an earlier restoration (its mechanical condition is unknown). Hans planned to restore it but, sadly, time did not allow. Currently displaying a total of 9,674 kilometres on the odometer, the machine is offered with a German Fahrzeugschein; expired TüV (MoT) certificate and correspondence; copy Alpino Instruction Manual; and some transfers.

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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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NNOVA 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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