LOT 359

c.1975 Cimatti 50cc X15 Registration no. not registered Frame no. S5*263024* Engine no. unable to locate

Sold for £4,140 inc. premium

Lot 359

c.1975 Cimatti 50cc X15

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

c.1975 Cimatti 50cc X15
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. S5263024
Engine no. unable to locate

Cimatti was founded in Bologna in 1937 by gold medal-winning Olympic cyclist Marco Cimatti. Not surprisingly, the company manufactured bicycles at first, only turning to powered two-wheelers in 1950. The firm prospered and its products were widely exported, being sold in the USA through the Gambles department stores. By the mid-1960s the range had expanded to include a motor scooter and a three-wheeled deliver truck in addition to mopeds and lightweights, usually powered by either Moto Morini or Motori Minarelli two-stroke engines. Cimatti survived the 1960s 'Japanese Invasion' but succumbed to the early 1980s recession, closing its doors in 1984.

Boasting cantilever rear suspension and styled as only the Italians know how, this beautiful Cimatti X15 must have been every novice rider's dream back in the 1970s. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.

Saleroom notices

The Frame's DGM number, DGM7767/OM, indicates that this machine features a circa 1970 Cimatti Saggittario S5 frame. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to this machines composition of parts, provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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