Description
This car is Lot 72 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 72
c. 1949 F. B. Mondial 125cc Bialbero Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Chassis no.
Few marques have achieved so fine a competition record in so short a time as Mondial. After a successful debut in 1948 which saw works rider Nello Pagani win the Italian Grand Prix, Mondial's 125cc racer was improved for 1949 and Pagani duly brought Mondial its first World Championship. Mondial's dominance of the 125 class remained just as overwhelming for the next two years, Bruno Ruffo taking the title in 1950 and Carlo Ubbiali in 1951.
Our vendor advises us that the machine offered here is the version used by Nello Pagani to win that first World Championship in 1949 and formerly belonged to the Bernardi Museum in Italy. No documents.
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.
