1960 Mondial 175cc Turismo Veloce

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|1 February 2024, 12:30 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

1960 Mondial 175cc Turismo Veloce
Engine no. R3015R

Boasting a single-overhead-camshaft engine with chain drive to the cams (a first for a Mondial roadster) the firm's new 175cc model debuted at the 1954 Milan Show in Turismo Veloce and Sport versions, the latter being replaced by the Gran Sport in 1958. This Mondial 175 Turismo Veloce dates from 1960 and is unique, having been extensively modified by the firm's chief mechanic Nerio Biavati, who replaced the standard valves and other parts at the behest of Giancarlo Rossetti, owner of OFMER (Officine Meccaniche Rossetti), a manufacturer of fishing reels. The machine was purchased at an auction in 1990. No documents.

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.

Footnotes

1960 Mondial 175cc Turismo Veloce
Moteur n°R3015R

Equipée d'un moteur à simple arbre à cames en tête entraîné par chaîne (une première pour une Mondial de tourisme), la nouvelle 175 cm3 de la firme fut présentée à la Foire de Milan 1954 en versions Turismo Veloce et Sport ; cette dernière fut remplacée en 1958 par la Gran Sport. Cette Mondial 175 Turismo Veloce, qui date de 1960, est unique car elle a été modifiée en profondeur par le chef mécanicien de la marque, Nerio Biavati, qui remplaça ses soupapes et d'autres pièces d'origine à la demande de Giancarlo Rossetti, le propriétaire de l'OFMER (Officine Meccaniche Rossetti), un fabricant de moulinets de pêche. Cette moto a été achetée lors d'enchères tenues en 1990. Pas de documents.

De même que tous les lots de cette vente, ce lot est vendu 'en l'état et à l'endroit où il se trouve' et les enchérisseurs doivent en vérifier la provenance, l'état, l'âge, la complétude et l'authenticité avant d'enchérir.

Saleroom notices

The engine is also stamped *20107*. There is a partial frame number that reads *20.

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