
LOT 552
c.1945 Sertum 250cc Military Motorcycle Registration no. not registered Frame no. 31058 Engine no. 70654
Sold for £2,875 inc. premium
Lot 552
c.1945 Sertum 250cc Military Motorcycle
c.1945 Sertum 250cc Military Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 31058
Engine no. 70654
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 31058
Engine no. 70654
Founded in 1922 in Milan, engineer Fausto Alberti's factory specialised in the manufacture of industrial engines and out board motors before producing its first motorcycle under the Sertum brand name - a 175cc single-cylinder four-stroke - in 1932. Many types of machine were made during the 1930s, ranging from a humble 120cc two-stroke single to a sturdy 500cc unitary construction sidevalve twin. Sertums competed in many endurance trials, including the ISDT, proving quite successful in this role, and contracts were secured for the supply of machines to the Italian Army. Despite a reputation for first class quality, Sertum stopped production in 1952, its new models having failed to catch the imagination of the public, which was more interested in mopeds and scooters.
Presented in military livery, the single-cylinder sidevalve model offered here is typical strongly built and well designed. Unitary construction of engine/gearbox, cast-iron cylinder barrel and head, friction-damped rear suspension, blade-type girder forks, and full-width alloy hubs are a few notable features. Restored by Roger Ashby, the machine has been owned by the vendor for 10 years but has never been used. Recommissioning will be required before further use. There are no documents with this Lot.
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Presented in military livery, the single-cylinder sidevalve model offered here is typical strongly built and well designed. Unitary construction of engine/gearbox, cast-iron cylinder barrel and head, friction-damped rear suspension, blade-type girder forks, and full-width alloy hubs are a few notable features. Restored by Roger Ashby, the machine has been owned by the vendor for 10 years but has never been used. Recommissioning will be required before further use. There are no documents with this Lot.
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