
LOT 266
The Robert Lusk Motorcycle Collection c.1953 Moto Rumi 125cc Special Registration no. unregistered Frame no. 4137 Engine no. S6221
The Robert Lusk Motorcycle Collection, c.1953 Moto Rumi 125cc Special
The Robert Lusk Motorcycle Collection
c.1953 Moto Rumi 125cc Special
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. 4137
Engine no. S6221
c.1953 Moto Rumi 125cc Special
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. 4137
Engine no. S6221
The Grand Prix racers of the early-to-mid 1950s marked Rumi's first serious forays into international competition. These factory-style machines typically featured the firm's characteristic horizontal-parallel twin engine in various stages of development, equipped with twin carburettors, racing ignition, and specialist cycle parts.
The machine offered here, dating from circa 1953, has been modified to resemble a Grand Prix machine. Purchased by Robert in 2005 from the Netherlands, it was described at the time as a Moto Giro participant. Features included a twin-spark cylinder, four coils, twin 22mm Dell'Orto racing carburettors, and a Jaeger tachometer, together with a modified fuel tank.
An email on file (copy included) states that the machine began life as a Rumi Sport 125 Monocarburatore and was later updated with various racing components. A copy of a Dutch document was also supplied at the time of sale, although the recorded number does not correspond with the frame number stamped on the machine.
Offered without documents. If purchased by a UK buyer, a NOVA 1 declaration will need to be completed followed by an application for UK registration.
Prospective buyers should please note that whilst Robert actively started and maintained his collection, all machines are offered as requiring recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent.
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Footnotes
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 12 October, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.





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