Description
This car is Lot 74 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 74
c. 1954 F. B. Mondial 125cc Bialbero Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Chassis no.
After a promising debut in 1948, Mondial's 125cc racer was further improved for 1949 and Nello 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 triumphing in 1950 and Carlo Ubbiali in 1951. In 1954 Tarquinio Provini joined Mondial as a works rider and secured his first World Championship for the Italian firm in 1957, winning the 125cc category. He joined MV Agusta for 1958 and won his second and last World Championship (in the 250 class) that year.
Formerly belonging to the Enrico Bernardi Museum in Italy, this Mondial 125 is said said to be an ex-Provini machine.
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.
