
LOT 614
1950 Rumi 125cc Turismo Registration no. XBV 901 Frame no. 1280 Engine no. B 1387
Sold for £6,325 inc. premium
Lot 614
1950 Rumi 125cc TurismoRegistration no. XBV 901 Frame no. 1280 Engine no. B 1387
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1950 Rumi 125cc Turismo
Registration no. XBV 901
Frame no. 1280
Engine no. B 1387
Registration no. XBV 901
Frame no. 1280
Engine no. B 1387
Producers of miniature submarines and torpedoes in WW2, the firm headed by Donnino Rumi switched to motorcycle manufacture at the war's end, introducing its first Turismo model at the Milan Trade Fair in 1950. This little gem was powered by what would become Rumi's trademark engine: a 125cc parallel-twin two-stroke, the cylinders of which were inclined horizontally. Built in numerous different stages of tune, this wonderfully versatile motor was used to power Standard, Sport and Competizione models as well as a range of advanced scooters, commencing with the ground-braking Formicchino. Sadly, despite its technical innovation and engineering prowess, Rumi had gone by 1962.
This rare Rumi Turismo dates from the first year of production and is the earliest Turismo known to the Rumi Owners' Club. This machine has the very early models' unique exhaust system, chromed fuel tank and no speedometer. Alterations began in October 1950, the most obvious being the switch to a painted tank. Restored between 2008 and 2014 to a high standard, the machine was offered for sale by an Austrian collector at Bonhams' Stafford auction in October 2015 (Lot 159) where it was purchased by the current vendor. Offered with a V5C, previous-owner correspondence and old Austrian registration papers, this exquisite little Turismo represents a wonderful opportunity for the discerning collector to acquire an early example of this iconic design.
Offered without key
This rare Rumi Turismo dates from the first year of production and is the earliest Turismo known to the Rumi Owners' Club. This machine has the very early models' unique exhaust system, chromed fuel tank and no speedometer. Alterations began in October 1950, the most obvious being the switch to a painted tank. Restored between 2008 and 2014 to a high standard, the machine was offered for sale by an Austrian collector at Bonhams' Stafford auction in October 2015 (Lot 159) where it was purchased by the current vendor. Offered with a V5C, previous-owner correspondence and old Austrian registration papers, this exquisite little Turismo represents a wonderful opportunity for the discerning collector to acquire an early example of this iconic design.
Offered without key
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