Description
27th Oct, 2024 10:00
The October 2024 Auction
1957 ITOM Astor Super Sport
No Reserve - Super Sport café racer
Buyer's premium: 15. 00%
Lot details
Registration: 608 XVX
Frame: 37109S
Odometer: N/ A
MOT: Exempt
50cc two-stroke
Dating letter
V5
Mostly complete
Minor recommission required
Wonderful condition
The Itom factory was founded in Turin in 1948 and began by making clip-on power units for bicycles and quickly progressed to manufacturing mopeds. Lightweight 50cc motorcycles, such as the Super Sport, then followed during the 1950s, appealing to Italy’s speed-obsessed youth. Also popular for international competition use, these miniature bikes dominated 50cc racing in the UK during the late 1950s with both Mike Hailwood and Bill Ivy campaigning them with great success at the start of their racing careers. In standard trim they were capable of 47mph and when tuned could reach 68mph un-faired.
What a great opportunity to own one of these wonderful rare machines. Most of the work has already been done by the owner. We also have a spare set of engine casings supplied with the bike. We have a V5 and dating letter confirming the frame and engine dating from the East Anglian Cycle Motor Club. This bike is part of a very large private collection that we have in this sale.
