Description
This motorcycle is Lot 367 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 Sunday 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 367
c. 1971 Tecnomoto 50cc Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. unable to locate
Tecnomoto was founded in Vignola (Modena), Italy in 1968 by brothers Vittoriano and Giancarlo Pellegrini. Tecnomoto initially 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.
It seems unlikely that such a small concern would have had the inclination and resources to fund the manufacture of pure racing models, let alone sustain a programme of factory-sponsored competition, which suggests that this Tecnomoto racer was a private venture. The machine seems to be based on Tecnomoto's S50 sports model, a water-cooled version of which (as seen here) was offered alongside the regular air-cooled machine. Unfortunately, nothing is known of this motorcycle's past history or condition. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). 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.
