
LOT 446
c.1970 Motori-Minarelli 50cc Racing Motorcycle Frame no. none visible Engine no. 1802
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
Lot 446
c.1970 Motori-Minarelli 50cc Racing Motorcycle
c.1970 Motori-Minarelli 50cc Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. 1802
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. 1802
Although it was no longer in the business of building road bikes, Minarelli became actively involved in Grand Prix racing towards the end of the 1960s, no doubt as a means of publicising its proprietary engine business. 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 has been used successfully in 'Classic 50' racing for many years, achieving numerous wins and championship victories for the vendor, Steve Bedford, and his brother, Alex. Riding this machine, Steve was the Club champion in 2004 and 2008, while brother Alex took the title in 2006 and 2007. Alex was the Tonfanau 50cc champion in 2006 and 2007; the Preston & District 50cc champion in 2006 and 2007; and the winner of the Belgian Classic TT 50cc race in 2008. Steve took the Preston & District 50cc title in 2008. David Locke had paraded the Minarelli at the Isle of Man TT in 2000. The machine's most recent victory was gained in 2017 when Steve became the FIM (Vintage) 50cc champion. The Minarelli was last run in 2017 and will require recommissioning before returning to its winning ways on the racetrack.
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This charming little Minarelli racer has been used successfully in 'Classic 50' racing for many years, achieving numerous wins and championship victories for the vendor, Steve Bedford, and his brother, Alex. Riding this machine, Steve was the Club champion in 2004 and 2008, while brother Alex took the title in 2006 and 2007. Alex was the Tonfanau 50cc champion in 2006 and 2007; the Preston & District 50cc champion in 2006 and 2007; and the winner of the Belgian Classic TT 50cc race in 2008. Steve took the Preston & District 50cc title in 2008. David Locke had paraded the Minarelli at the Isle of Man TT in 2000. The machine's most recent victory was gained in 2017 when Steve became the FIM (Vintage) 50cc champion. The Minarelli was last run in 2017 and will require recommissioning before returning to its winning ways on the racetrack.
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