Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1957 Iso Milano
Iconic Italian style
Estimate
£2, 500 - £3, 500
Registration No: WRY 338
Frame No: F3933744
CC: 150
MOT: Exempt
Lovely example of an iconic Italian classic
In full running condition ATC
Current owner for almost 20 years
V5C present for immediate use on the road
Iso Rivolta, based in Bresso, Italy began before World War 2 as a manufacturer of refrigeration units. Post war however, they joined numerous other Italian companies in mobilising the masses. Iso’s first vehicles were small capacity motorcycles however in 1957 they launched their new 150 scooter which blended the style of both Lambretta and Vespa resulting in a very elegant and much revered machine. With a 2-stroke, 4-speed engine and a claimed top speed of 50mph, it’s 3. 50×10 wheels were the same size as the best Lambrettas and Vespas of the day. Production ended in 1963.
This super example appears to have been British registered from new due to the rare raised number plate letters that were only available at the time. The registration number appears to have been reclaimed successfully in 2005 by our vendor according to the supplied documentation, and he has owned it since then. Showing only 2 former keepers since January 1957 we can see from the supplied tax discs and corresponding MOT certificates that it has had gentle but regular use in 2006, 2012 and 2014. On inspection we can see that the scooter is extremely original and there are numerous quality Italian parts including the Dellorto carburettor. The speedometer is the rare original MPH Veglia version with Iso motif on the face showing only 6722 miles. The scooter started first kick at time of consignment and sounded very good as can be seen on the below video taken at the time of consignment. It is registered as 125cc.
This Iso is as Italian as it is possible to be. Painted in Pistachio ice cream green and with a unique design you can easily imagine taking this out in the sunshine and looking the part. Something different and very stylish. There were a number of decorative accessories made for these in the day by the likes of Vigano and Super and these can be found in the collectors market.
