Description
This motorcycle is Lot 358 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 358
1973 Tecnomoto 50cc Sport Special Turbo
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. TMP* 0606
Engine no. FMTS-RGM9676OM
Tecnomoto was founded in Vignola (Modena), Italy in 1968 brothers Vittoriano and Giancarlo Pellegrini. Initially Tecnomoto specialised in building lightweight motorcycles intended for children and younger riders. They were brought into the UK by John Rudge Imports of Overseal, Staffordshire, the sole UK concessionaires, which described them as "The machines with flair, imagination, quality and colour". The marque would turn out to be short-lived, with production said to have ceased either in 1975 or 1979, depending on the source.
The Sport Special Turbo was one of several new models making up Tecnomoto's 1972 range. Unfortunately, nothing is known of this example's past history or condition. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.
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. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
