c.1969 MotoBi 250cc Sport Special Frame no. S*478730 Engine no. S*3550
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c.1969 MotoBi 250cc Sport Special
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. S*478730
Engine no. S*3550
The now-defunct Italian manufacturer MotoBi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later MotoBi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when MotoBi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. MotoBi was reabsorbed by Benelli in 1962 and sometime later the bikes were re-badged as Benellis. Nothing is known of the history of this MotoBi Sport Special, which is believed to be a '250'. There are no documents with this motorcycle, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.
Lot to be sold without reserve.
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. S*478730
Engine no. S*3550
The now-defunct Italian manufacturer MotoBi is closely related to Benelli. In 1949 the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later MotoBi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. In the early 1950s a new range of all-aluminium engines was introduced whose profile resembled that of an egg or rugby ball, and this style was deliberately retained when MotoBi switched to overhead-valve four-strokes towards the decade's end. MotoBi was reabsorbed by Benelli in 1962 and sometime later the bikes were re-badged as Benellis. Nothing is known of the history of this MotoBi Sport Special, which is believed to be a '250'. There are no documents with this motorcycle, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.
Footnotes:
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.
REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE
Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.
To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving Motorcycles
To request an International shipping quote - Shippio
This Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 20 April starting at 2pm GMT.
Lot to be sold without reserve.
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c.1969 MotoBi 250cc Sport Special Frame no. S*478730 Engine no. S*3550
Estimate £600 - £800
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