1963 Morini 249cc Bialbero Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. 8

Before the coming of MotoGP, the Morini 250 was the fastest single-cylinder four-stroke of its capacity ever made. Built in 1957, Morini's first effort in Grand Prix racing's 250 class featured chain drive to twin overhead camshafts, an arrangement soon superseded by a train of gears running up the cylinder's right-hand side. In this form the bialbero (twin-cam) Morini won first time out in the 1958 Italian Grand Prix at Monza with works rider Emilio Mendogni in the saddle; his team-mate Gianpiero Zubani finished 2nd.

Development continued, with outings confined mainly to Italian Championship events. By 1963 Morini felt confident enough to launch a serious assault on the 250cc World Championship. Despite missing two rounds, works rider Tarquinio Provini lost out by only two points, the title going to Honda-mounted Jim Redman. According to our vendor, this is the machine that Provini rode during the 1963 Grand Prix season. The machine is offered with hand-written notes only (in Italian).

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.