LOT 110 *N

The Connoisseurs Collection, Part III c.1978 Italjet 49cc Pack-A-Way Registration no. not registered Frame no. 604 Engine no. not visible

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Lot 110^*,N

The Connoisseurs Collection, Part III, c.1978 Italjet 49cc Pack-A-Way

Motorcycles Online - The Summer Sale|15 June 2026, 13:49 BST|Online, Milton Keynes

The Connoisseurs Collection, Part III
c.1978 Italjet 49cc Pack-A-Way
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 604
Engine no. not visible

This Lot has arrived in the UK from overseas under Temporary Admission. Shippio Ltd must complete all post-sale customs clearance administration, for import or export, on behalf of the purchaser. A compulsory fee of £195 + VAT will be added to the buyer's invoice for this service. This Lot may not be collected from the auction venue by the purchaser or any third-party transporter until Shippio Ltd has confirmed that this Lot has cleared customs.

If this Lot is to remain in the UK, or is not exported within 90 days of the sale, Import VAT at 5% of the hammer price will be payable.

Italjet was founded in 1959 by ex-Italian road-race champion Leopoldo Tartarini, a gifted engineer and designer whose many collaborations with Ducati include styling the Darmah range of v-twins. Over the years Italjet used proprietary engines from numerous suppliers including Minarelli, CZ, MZ, Yamaha, and Triumph. Almost every conceivable type of motorcycle was made, including competition and schoolboy models and a succession of stylish scooters. In the 1990s, Italjet launched the Dragster, Formula and Velocifero scooters, and in 1998 an Italjet Formula was exhibited as part of The Art of the Motorcycle exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Effectively an Italian 'Monkey Bike', this Italjet Pack-A-Way (folding) model is designed to be partially collapsible, making it easy to transport and store, virtues guaranteed to appeal to commuters. Powered by a 49cc Morini engine, it has automatic 'twist 'n go' transmission, drum brakes front and rear, and electric lighting. Currently displaying a total of 839 kilometres on the odometer, the engine turns over. It should be noted that the left front indicator lens is missing.

Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM
The Buyer's Premium for this Lot is 15%+VAT on the first £500k of the Hammer Price, and 12%+VAT on the balance thereafter.

All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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Saleroom notices

The frame number is 306.

Additional information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact client services.
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*	Import low rate
	VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
N	NOVA declaration
	This machine is subject to post-sale customs administration and, for UK Buyers, a NOVA declaration. Whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice, as follows: for Live Public Sales: £350 + VAT; for Timed, Online-only Sales: £195 + VAT.

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*	Import low rate
	VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
N	NOVA declaration
	This machine is subject to post-sale customs administration and, for UK Buyers, a NOVA declaration. Whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice, as follows: for Live Public Sales: £350 + VAT; for Timed, Online-only Sales: £195 + VAT.

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The Connoisseurs Collection, Part III
c.1978 Italjet 49cc Pack-A-Way
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 604
Engine no. not visible