Description
This car is Lot 68 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 68
c. 1966 Benelli 350cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Chassis no.
By 1969 the last of the Japanese manufacturers had left the World Championships, clearing the way for Benelli's fours to grab a slice of Grand Prix glory. Agostini and MV Agusta remained unassailable in the 350 and 500 classes at World Championship level, but in the 250 category Benelli's Kel Carruthers eventually got the better of Kent Andersson's Yamaha and Santiago Herrero's Ossa, bringing the Championship back to Pesaro. Four-cylinder 250s having been banned, Benelli's 350 and 500 fours made sporadic appearances over the next few years. This 350cc example is said to have come from former Benelli works rider Silvio Grassetti. Offered with a quantity of marque-related literature only.
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.
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|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
