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227 229228 230227 N1968 Gilera 123cc ‘125’Frame no. 101-24186 Engine no. 101-24186Famous for their racing machines, the Italian Gilera company earnedtheir living by producing well-engineered lightweights and ultralightweightsin the Italian tradition. The 1960s saw their greatestsuccess in this competitive field. The Gilera ‘125’ on sale here is inoriginal, if somewhat faded, condition, as if it were straight from anItalian street. The machine is believed mostly complete and followingthe usual re-commissioning checks and some cosmetic attention,this project should result in a nice lightweight for little money. Offeredwith an AC d’Italia document the machine should respond well torestoration and is sold strictly as viewed.£700 - 1,100€890 - 1,400No Reserve228 Nc.1953 ISO Milano 125 First SeriesFrame no. 20100 Engine no. 77508ISO became world-famous in the ‘sixties for their mighty Iso Milanosuper-cars but had a life before that in the lightweight, up to 250cc,motorcycle sector of Italian industry. One of their best-knownmachines was this, a variety of the small-wheeled but otherwise fullsizemotorcycle also made by other factories such as MV Agusta. Theearly, first-series 125, offered here is today a rare bird for the simplereason that, as is their nature, utility motorcycles were hard-used, untilreplaced or scrapped. In believed complete and original condition, thisshould be an easy re-commission, particularly suitable for the shorterrider. Sold strictly as viewed, buyers should satisfy themselves as tothe mechanical condition of this interesting ISO. An Italian registrationdocument is present.£600 - 1,000€760 - 1,300No Reserve229 N1972 Benelli 120cc ‘Enduro 125’ ProjectFrame no. 9731 Engine no. 4660Benelli’s range in the 1970s, like those of most makers, includedenduro-styled low-capacity machines. Those of Benelli were noted,as always, for their style and lively performance. With 15,000 or soKm. recorded, this is admittedly a rather neglected, though apparentlycomplete example which should provide a good basis for restorationfor any enthusiast of Italian machines at little cost. No further detailswere available at the time of cataloguing. An AC d’Italia identificationdocument, Nr: 80510, giving registration and specification details isprovided with this machine which is sold strictly as viewed.£400 - 700€510 - 890No Reserve230 N1971 MotoBi 50 CrossFrame no. 10265Founded in Pessaro, Italy, in the early nineteen-fifties, Motobi producedan interesting range of unit-construction two-strokes featuringhorizontal cylinders. Essentially a one-design firm, they merged withBenelli in 1962 and became a brand, with their machines beingvariants of the contemporary Benellis. The post-war market for sub-50cc mopeds soon produced more exciting designs for a moreyouthful market and this little MotoBi, superbly styled in the fashion ofa twin-shock moto-cross bike of the period, is no exception. In originaland well-preserved condition, it will make a lovely Christmas presentfor a young enthusiast. An Italian ‘ciclomotore’ registration documentis present and buyers should satisfy themselves as to the mechanicalcondition of the machine, which is sold strictly as viewed.£600 - 1,000€760 - 1,300No Reservemotorcycles | 37