C.1960 MOTOBI PICNIC 75 SCOOTER (LOT 532)

This motorcycle is to be auctioned at our Live and Online Summer Sale, Hanger 113, Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA.
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SALE TIMES
Friday 14 August Spares & Memorabilia (Lot 1 - 212) 10am
Saturday 15 August Motorcycles (Lot 301 - 462) 10am
Sunday 16 August Motorcycles (Morbidelli Collection) (Lot 501 - 704) 10am
VIEWING
In light of the current government guidelines and relaxed measures we are delighted to welcome viewing, strictly by appointment. All the lots will be on view at Bicester Heritage in our traditional Hangar 113. We will ensure social distancing measures are in place, with gloves and sanitiser available for clients wishing to view motorcycle history files.
Please contact Bonhams Motorcycles with your preferred date, time and vehicle registration number to book an appointment.
VIEWING TIMES
Wednesday 12 August 1pm to 5pm
Thursday 13 August 9am to 5pm
Friday 14 August 9am to 5pm
Saturday 15 August 9am to 5pm (Lots 501-704 only)
LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
Please note that whilst public viewing is available by appointment, the auction itself will be conducted from a remote saleroom, behind closed doors without public access, in accordance with the current government guidelines. All bidding will be conducted via Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding. Please contact our Bids Department to register.
AUCTION ADDRESS
Hangar 113
Bicester Heritage
Buckingham Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 5HA
C.1960 MOTOBI PICNIC 75 SCOOTER (LOT 532)
FRAME NO. 303630
ENGINE NO. NONE VISIBLE
Motobi originated when the eldest of the six Benelli brothers, Giuseppe, left the family firm in 1949 to found his own company: Moto 'B' Pesaro, later Motobi. The latter's first design was a 98cc single-cylinder two-stroke lightweight motorcycle with horizontal engine, a layout that would characterise its offerings from then onwards. Six years after Giuseppe's death in 1957, Motobi merged with Benelli and its models continued to be manufactured, although often with 'Benelli' on the tank. Motobi's first scooter was shown in prototype form in 1956, with production of both two-stroke (Ardizio) and four-stroke (Imperiale and Catria) models commencing the following year. In 1959 Motobi introduced the Picnic, which looked like a scooter/step-thru hybrid and was powered by a 75cc four-stroke engine. A 125cc version followed. A 'must have' for the serious scooter collector, this rare Motobi Picnic is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.
£150 - 250
€170 - 280
To be sold without reserve
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.