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LOT 401 *N

The Hans Schifferle Collection 1965 Benelli 125cc Leoncino Registration no. not registered Frame no. L1 88865 Engine no. L9895S

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Lot 401*,N

The Hans Schifferle Collection, 1965 Benelli 125cc Leoncino
Registration no. not registered Frame no. L1 88865 Engine no. L9895S

The Hans Schifferle Collection
1965 Benelli 125cc Leoncino
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. L1 88865
Engine no. L9895S

Italy's oldest surviving motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli was founded in 1911 by the six Benelli brothers. Now Chinese owned, Benelli is presently re-establishing itself in the motorcycle market place with a range of all-new models. The Italian marque is best known for its Grand Prix successes in the 1950s and 1960s when it secured two 250cc World Championships, and also for its outrageous six-cylinder road bikes of the 1970s. The Italian manufacturer has, of course, always produced less exotic fare such as the Leoncino lightweight offered here, a model that won its class in the 1953 Moto Giro d'Italia. Unusually, the Leoncino was offered in both two-stroke and four-stroke variants. Alongside the twin-cylinder Leonessa '250', introduced in 1952, the two Leoncino models formed the mainstay of Benelli production throughout the later 1950s

A model rarely seen outside its home country, this Leoncino two-stroke has covered only 247 kilometres since restoration and is presented in beautiful condition. The rear suspension is a particularly interesting feature. Hans purchased the Benelli in 2003. The machine is offered with a German Fahrzeugschein and an expired TüV (MoT) certificate and correspondence.

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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.

Saleroom notices

There are Egli and Die Motorradwerkstatt invoices on file for this lot. The frame number is L1 8886S.

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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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