• Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Engine number 
    F.M.I.4
  • Lot number 
    75
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Colour  
    Other
  • Location
    France

Description

c.1948 F.B. Mondial 125cc Bialbero Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. F.M.I.4

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 represents Mondial's 125cc racer in its early configuration. According to our vendor, this Mondial 125 was ridden by Francesco Lama when the model made its debut in the Italian GP at Faenza in 1948. 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.


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