c.1951 F.B. Mondial 125cc Bialbero Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. 003
Engine no. 003

After a promising debut season in 1948 which saw works rider Nello Pagani win the national Senior Championship race at Monza, Mondial's 125cc racer was further improved for 1949 and Pagani duly brought Mondial its first World Championship. Mondial's dominance of the 125 class remained just as overwhelming for the next two years, Bruno Ruffo taking the title in 1950 and Carlo Ubbiali in 1951.

Formerly part of the Enrico Bernardi museum collection in Italy, the machine we offer is claimed to be that ridden by Cromie McCandless to win the Isle of Man Ultra Lightweight TT in 1951 (he finished 4th in 1952). 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.