LOT 629
c.1980 Motori-Minarelli 50cc Racing Motorcycle Frame no. none visible Engine no. CR 1879
Sold for £6,670 inc. premium
Lot 629
c.1980 Motori-Minarelli 50cc Racing Motorcycle Frame no. none visible Engine no. CR 1879
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
c.1980 Motori-Minarelli 50cc Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. CR 1879
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. CR 1879
Minarelli was founded in Bologna, Italy in 1951 by Vittorio Minarelli and Franco Morini, who set up Fabbrica Bolognese Motori (FBM) to build lightweight motorcycles. In 1954 the company began to produce 48cc moped engines, which were supplied to a host of independent manufacturers worldwide, and in 1956 gave up motorcycle manufacture to concentrate on its proprietary engine business. The company continued to grow and in 1967 changed its name to Motori Minarelli.
Although it was no longer in the business of building road bikes, Minarelli became actively involved in Grand Prix racing at this time, no doubt as a means of publicising its core business. In addition to its Grand Prix activities, the Italian firm set a number of world speed records in the 1970s, some of which remain unbeaten. Although its only significant Grand Prix successes were gained in the 125cc class, Minarelli also built 50cc and 80cc racing machines at this time and supplied engines to independents such as the Italian PCB company.
This charming little Minarelli racer was purchased privately at Stafford circa 30 years ago, since when it has formed part of the vendor's extensive private collection. The machine has not been run since purchase and will require thorough re-commissioning should the fortunate next owner wish to return it to the racetrack.
Offered without key
Although it was no longer in the business of building road bikes, Minarelli became actively involved in Grand Prix racing at this time, no doubt as a means of publicising its core business. In addition to its Grand Prix activities, the Italian firm set a number of world speed records in the 1970s, some of which remain unbeaten. Although its only significant Grand Prix successes were gained in the 125cc class, Minarelli also built 50cc and 80cc racing machines at this time and supplied engines to independents such as the Italian PCB company.
This charming little Minarelli racer was purchased privately at Stafford circa 30 years ago, since when it has formed part of the vendor's extensive private collection. The machine has not been run since purchase and will require thorough re-commissioning should the fortunate next owner wish to return it to the racetrack.
Offered without key
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