Description
This car is Lot 75 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 75
c. 1948 F. B. Mondial 125cc Bialbero Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Chassis no.
After a promising debut season in 1948 which saw works rider Nello Pagani win the national Senior Championship race at Monza, Mondial's 125cc racer was further 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.
Formerly part of the Enrico Bernardi museum collection in Italy, the machine we offer represents Mondial's 125cc racer in its early configuration. According to our vendor, this Mondial 125 was ridden by Francesco Lama when the model made its debut in the Italian GP at Faenza in 1948. 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.
