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No. 481 FERRARI
sales brochure Ferrari 250 Europa, 500 Mondial, 750 Monza, 10 pages, French text, stamped "Grand Garage Wabern", good condition

No. 482 MERCEDES-BENZ
1928, mixed lot of 2 parts, among them operating instructions Mercedes Benz passenger car 12/55 hp, and spare parts list Mercedes Benz passenger car 12/55 hp six-cylinder, good condition

No. 483 FERRARI
1952, folding brochure "30 anni di Espirenze", inside the models 195 Inter; 212 Export; 340 America, and stamped 17.7.1951, 8 pages, folding crease in the middle, left outer edge torn approx. 2cm

No. 484 FERRARI
Folding brochure Ferrari 166 Mille Miglia, 4 pages, Italian text, 15x21cm, perforated, folding crease on the back

No. 485 KLAUSENRENNEN
13/14.8.1927, Klausen Race event poster, one of the most dynamic and impressive Art Deco posters of its time, designed by Georges Coulon for the 6th edition of the Klausen Race. The prestigious hillclimb race was dominated by the powerful Mercedes and Mercedes Benz cars in 1927, with Adolf Rosenberger in a 4.5 liter Mercedes hillclimb car, Rudolf Caracciola in a Mercedes Benz Type S and Otto Merz, also in a Mercedes Benz Type S, taking first place in their classes. The poster impresses with its powerful composition, bright colors and outstanding graphic effect - a masterpiece of automotive poster art, very good condition, rare original copy, 128x90.5cm

No. 486 FERRARI
Original b/w photo Louis Rosier on Ferrari 375, 1953 Grand Prix Rouen, 15x20,5cm

No. 487 FERRARI
Original b/w photo Jose Froilan Gonzalez on Ferrari 553 Squalo, 1954 Grand Prix Belgium, stamped "Cahier", rare photo, 13x18cm

No. 488 FERRARI
Original b/w press photo Jose Froilan Gonzalez on Ferrari 625F1, 1954 Grand Prix England, stamped "Keystone", 15,5x20cm

No. 489 FERRARI
Original b/w press photo (publicity photo) Mechanics preparing the Ferrari racing boat (hydroplane) "Arno XI" by Achille Castoldi, 1953 Motonautica Tremezzina (Lake Como), rare photo, 18x24cm

No. 490 FERRARI
Original b/w press photo Jose Froilan Gonzalez gets a kiss on the cheek from his wife after his victory on Ferrari 625F1, 1954 Grand Prix England, stamped "reuterphoto", nice photo, 15x20,5cm

No. 491
Mixed lot of 3 program booklets including Grand Prix SPA 1966; Grand Prix Belgium 1960, as well as Grand Prix Monaco 1962, with traces of use

No. 492
Mixed lot of 5 b/w photographs including one original b/w photograph and 4 prints from the 1960s, funeral of Tazio Nuvolari in Mantova 1953, 13x18cm, 25x20cm

No. 493 BMW
Original b/w photo Mille Miglia 1940, the BMW 328 of Huschke von Hanstein and Walter Bäumer, at the start in Brescia, 18x13cm

No. 494 FERRARI
Original b/w photo Pete Lovely on Ferrari 860 Monza (#0604M), Prelimiary Laguna Seca 1958, 20,5x25cm, stamped "George Robitschek"

No. 495 FERRARI
Original b/w photo Sears / Hedge on MG A, in front of Ireland / Moss on Ferrari 250TRI/61 (#0794TR), 20x25cm

No. 496 FERRARI
Mixed lot of 2 original b/w photographs (M. Winokur) Pedro Rodriguez, 19,5x21cm & 20,5x25cm, slight damage to edges

No. 497 FERRARI
Mixed lot of 2 original b/w photographs including of Trips on Ferrari Dino 246F1, GP Monaco 1958, and of Trips on Ferrari 156F2, Solitude 1960, each 12.5x17.5cm

No. 498 FERRARI
Mixed lot of 3 original b/w photographs Ferrari Dino 166F2 1968 including 2x Amon, and 1x Jacky Ickx, stamped "Wörner", 12x18cm

No. 499 FERRARI
Original b/w photograph of the drive unit of the Ferrari 312P during test drives, 1971 Modena, stamped "Coltrin", 13x18cm

No. 500 FERRARI
Original b/w photo Mairesse on Ferrari 250P, (#0812), 1000Km Nürburgring 1963, 10,5x18cm

No. 501 MONDIAL
1953, Mondial 175cc Monoalbero racing motorcycle, frame number: cannot be found, engine number: 1154.In the early 1950s, the 175cc class became increasingly important in continental Europe. Mondial responded by enlarging the proven 125 cc single cylinder and designing it for more power. The revised engine reached up to 9,000 rpm and developed over 20 hp - remarkable figures for the time.In 1954, the young Tarquinio Provini rode one of these new 175 cc machines to a highly acclaimed victory in the challenging eight-day Giro d'Italia over 1,989 miles - a glittering start to his career as a factory rider.This Mondial 175 cm³ is reported to have won the Milan-Taranto race as early as 1953, even though no reliable documentation exists. Its early history therefore remains largely in the dark. The machine is equipped with magneto ignition and magnesium brakes and presents itself in remarkably original, unrestored condition.No documents available.

No. 502 MONDIAL
1957, Mondial 200cc, with shock absorbers and swing arms, of the "Milano-Taranto" type, frame number and engine number unknown.

No. 503 MONDIAL
1956, Mondial 175cc Monoalbero Corsa racing motorcycle, frame number: cannot be found, engine number: 44.Few brands could boast such an impressive racing record in such a short time as the Italian manufacturer Mondial. Between 1956 and 1962, Mondial motorcycles were manufactured under license in Spain by Construcciones Mecánicas Españolas S.A. (COMESA).This example of a Spanish-built Mondial 175 is offered without accompanying documents and unfortunately nothing is known about its earlier history.

No. 504 TRIUMPH
Triumph Green Legend Scrambler by FCR Original Customs, originally Triumph Bonneville year of construction 2016, conversion to 60s scrambler look by FCR, 1500km run and second-hand, TÜV approval until 06/2026, conversions registered, as new condition.

No. 505 SENIGALLIA
Photo album with 48 b/w photos (Dufoto) motorcycle race Senigallia 1955, including starting grid, race photos and award ceremony, all pictures 9x12.5cm and glued together

No. 506
Mixed lot of 4 pieces, including 3 Caltex program booklets for motorcycle races 1949 Rijswijk Speedway, incl. participant lists, with notes inside, as well as operating instructions Claeys-Flandria 49cc moped, 32 pages text nl. Text nl.

No. 507 MONDIAL
1951, Mondial 125cc Bialbero racing motorcycle, frame number: 003, engine number: 003.After a promising debut season in 1948, in which works rider Nello Pagani won the national senior championship race in Monza, Mondial's 125cc racing machine was further developed for 1949 - and Pagani promptly secured the factory its first world championship title. In the following two years, Mondial continued its outstanding dominance in the 125cc class: Bruno Ruffo won the championship in 1950, followed by Carlo Ubbiali in 1951.The machine on offer here comes from the collection of the Bernardi Museum in Italy and is said to be the one on which Cromie McCandless won the Ultra Lightweight TT on the Isle of Man in 1951 (he finished fourth the following year).

No. 508 MONDIAL
1952, Mondial 125cc Monoalbero racing motorcycle, frame number: 651, engine number: unknown.This Mondial racing machine belonged to the collection of the Enrico Bernardi Museum. It is equipped with a single camshaft engine (Monoalbero) and has a leaf-type parallelogram front fork and a spring strut rear suspension with swinging elements. The following numbers are stamped in various places on the engine: 2881, 177 and A43. There are no accompanying documents.

No. 509 MONDIAL
1959, MONDIAL 250cc, attributed to Mike Hailwood, frame number: none, engine number: none.Before Mike Hailwood became a legend of international motorcycle racing, his career began on machines from the Italian brand Mondial. In the late 1950s, the young Briton used a Mondial 250 cc - a precisely constructed, lightweight racing motorcycle with excellent chassis balance and a characteristic single-cylinder four-stroke engine.With this machine, Hailwood gained valuable experience in Grand Prix racing and attracted attention for the first time with his exceptionally fluid riding style and technical sensitivity. The Mondial proved to be the ideal school for the future nine-time world champion, who would soon achieve world fame on works bikes from Ducati, MV Agusta and Honda.

No. 510 MONDIAL
1962, Mondial 200cc prototype, engine number: 0234, frame number: not known.At the request of Officine Rossetti (OFMER), this extraordinary machine was extensively modified by Nerio Biavati, Mondial's chief mechanic at the time. The starting point was a Mondial 175 Turismo Veloce, whose frame Biavati modified extensively. The engine also underwent numerous improvements: The carburetor was replaced, along with special camshafts, a special piston, larger valves and a dry clutch.The now restored machine was formerly part of the collection of the Enrico Bernardi Museum.It should be noted that the engine number was apparently stamped on the engine at a later date.No accompanying documents available.

No. 511 MONDIAL
1957, Mondial 250cc Bialbero racing motorcycle, engine number: 106.The Mondial company, founded in Bologna in 1929 to manufacture commercial vehicles, turned its attention to motorcycle construction in 1948. Under the direction of engineer Alfonso Drusiani, small four-stroke machines were created with the aim of challenging brands such as MV Agusta and Morini in racing. Success was not long in coming: Nello Pagani won the first world championship title for Mondial in the 125cc class in 1949, a triumph that was impressively confirmed by Bruno Ruffo in 1950 and Carlo Ubbiali in 1951.In the mid-1950s, Mondial moved up to the 250cc class - as with the motorcycle presented here.This exceptionally beautiful Mondial Grand Prix corresponds to the single-cylinder 250 cc version developed by Drusiani following the failure of the original two-cylinder engine. It is a true masterpiece of engineering with two gear-driven camshafts and dual ignition. This model led Cecil Sandford to the world championship title in the 250 cc class in 1957, just ahead of Tarquinio Provini.The example on offer here was presented in the current owner's museum as the very motorcycle ridden by the famous Italian racing driver. In the same year, Provini also won the 125cc title, also on a Mondial.Originally, the machine was equipped with an integrated front fairing, which was unfortunately destroyed; however, the matching rear fairing has been preserved and the original aluminum has been sealed for protection. The Mondial took part in the Bikers' Classic at Spa-Francorchamps, but should be serviced before racing again.

No. 512 MONDIAL
1950, FB Mondial 200cc Stradale.Frame with rear swingarm and original parallelogram fork.The Mondial FB 200 was developed and built by Fratelli Boselli (FB Mondial) in Bologna in the early 1950s. The elegant motorcycle was aimed at sporty riders who valued quality and technology.The machine was powered by an air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine with a displacement of around 200 cm³, foot-operated gearshift and telescopic front fork - a modern concept for the time. Characteristic features were the precise workmanship, low weight and sporty handling, which reflected Mondial's racing successes of those years.Today, the FB 200 is considered a rare example of Mondial's post-war road models - technically mature, beautifully shaped and typically Italian in the style of the early 1950s.

No. 513 MONDIAL
1953, Mondial 125cc Bialbero racing motorcycle, frame number: 003, engine number: 003.Formerly part of the collection of the Enrico Bernardi Museum, this unusual Mondial Bialbero has a special feature: the two overhead camshafts are driven by a chain - instead of the usual shaft and bevel gear or gearwheel constructions.The machine was restored by Oreste Daddario, a former owner and founder of the Mondial Owner's Club. The motorcycle comes with copies of the ASI homologation certificate and a magazine article (in Italian).

No. 514 RUMI
1959, Rumi 125 ccm Junior Racing Motorcycle, registration: not registered, frame number: 1.55.SS.063, engine number: 2XX13089.The Junior Sportster model was introduced in 1959 and used the proven twin-carburetor engine with coated aluminium cylinders. A racing kit was available as an option, which included larger carburetors, a compression ratio of 11.5:1 and a competition exhaust system. This equipment significantly increased the performance and raised the top speed from over 70 mph to more than 80 mph (around 130 km/h).Nothing is known about the earlier history of this motorcycle.No accompanying documents available.

No. 515 RUMI
Approx. 1959, Rumi 125 cc Junior Racing Motorcycle, registration: not registered, frame number: 1.55.SS.233, engine number: 1B 13774.The Junior Sportster model was introduced in 1959 and used the proven twin-carburetor engine with coated aluminium cylinders. A racing kit could be ordered as an option, which included larger carburetors, a compression ratio of 11.5:1 and a competition exhaust system. This increased the top speed from over 70 mph to more than 80 mph (approx. 130 km/h).The motorcycle is offered with ASI papers, which, however, do not list the frame and engine number.

No. 516 RUMI
1953, Rumi 125 ccm Competizione SS52 Gobbetto, registration: not registered, frame number: 022, engine number: 0022.The Rumi Gobbetto ("little hump") owes its name to the distinctive, unusually shaped tank contour and celebrated its debut as a racing machine in 1951. It was produced in two series: Series 1 (1951-1952) and Series 2 (1953-1955).The key differences were the cylinder barrel material - cast iron for Series 1, aluminum for Series 2 - and the ignition system: flywheel magneto for Series 1, chain-driven magneto for Series 2. Series 2 also had a revised frame, new tank and swing-arm rear suspension, which replaced the plunger suspension of Series 1.Depending on the source, only 40 to 60 units were built. This Series 1 motorcycle is one of only six surviving vehicles.The motorcycle is supplied with ASI papers and (copy) brand-related literature.

No. 517 RUMI
1952, Rumi 125 ccm Competizione SS52 Gobbetto, engine number: 4.6020.The legendary Rumi Gobbetto - Italian for "little hump" - owes its name to the characteristic shape of its tank. The Competizione version of the 125 cc two-stroke twin-cylinder was presented at the Milan Motorcycle Show in 1951 and was immediately designed for racing.The Gobbetto was built in two series before production was discontinued in 1955. Important differences between the series concerned the cylinder barrel material (Series 1: cast iron, Series 2: aluminum) and the ignition system. Series 2 also received a new frame, a revised tank and a swing arm rear suspension, which replaced the plunger suspension of Series 1.Production numbers were extremely limited, with only 40 to 60 estimated to have been built.No historical documents are available.

No. 518 BIANCHI
1950, Bianchi 250 ccm Stelvio, registration: not registered, frame number: 85483, engine number: 85483.The Bianchi Stelvio 250 dates back to a time when the Italian brand still produced larger motorcycles for road use. While lightweight models such as the Tonale formed the core of production in the 1950s and 1960s, models such as the Stelvio helped the company to survive the challenging post-war years.Motorcycle production at Bianchi ended in 1967, making these machines rare witnesses to an important era in Italian motorcycle history.

No. 519 BIANCHI
1928, Bianchi 350cc, with modifications to the swing arms, shock absorbers, electrics, engine casing and the engine itself.In the 1920s and 1930s, the 350 cc racing machines from Bianchi were among the fastest and most successful Italian racing motorcycles. The racing driver Amilcare Moretti won the Italian championship in the 350 cc class twice with Bianchi machines in the 1920s.

No. 520 MOTO GUZZI
1957, Moto Guzzi 500 cc racing motorcycle, registration: not registered, frame number: 10933, engine number: cannot be found.This outstanding racing motorcycle embodies the legendary "Flat Single" tradition of Moto Guzzi, the origins of which go back to Carlo Guzzi's prototype of 1919. Despite the availability of powerful V8 engines, Guzzi continued to rely on the lightweight and agile single-cylinder design in the 1950s, which proved to be superior on numerous racetracks - even in Grand Prix racing.Equipped with double overhead camshafts and the characteristic front swinging fork, this bike shows all the characteristics of the late 1950s factory machines. It comes from the Enrico Bernardi museum collection and bears a test sticker from Assen 1998, which underlines its history and authenticity.A unique opportunity for collectors and lovers of historic racing motorcycles. No documents available.

No. 521 MOTO GUZZI
1949, Moto Guzzi 247 cc Gambalunghino racing motorcycle, registration: not registered, frame number: cannot be found, engine number: A536.The Gambalunghino ("little long leg") from 1949 is an outstanding example of Moto Guzzi's racing tradition. Built on the basis of the proven pre-war Albatross racing model, this rare motorcycle combines a single-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft, a robust frame and a four-speed gearbox.In his very first season, Bruno Ruffo secured the brand's first 250 cc world championship with the Gambalunghino, a success story that Guzzi continued in the following years with Ruffo in 1951 and Enrico Lorenzetti in 1952.This example is not only historically significant, but also exceptionally rare, equipped with photographic evidence and (copy) ACI documents.

No. 522 MOTO GUZZI
1958, Moto Guzzi 250 ccm Airone "Racing Special", registration: not registered, frame number: cannot be found, engine number: MBB53.The Airone 250 cc ("Heron") was originally introduced in 1939 and set standards in the middle class after the war: it combined light alloy cylinders and cylinder head, a telescopic fork and larger brakes and offered a top speed of around 70 mph with comfortable long-distance capability.This rare example was specially prepared for racing: The engine comes from the hand of engineer Breviani, the frame has been modified and features conventional swing arm rear suspension instead of the standard springs and friction dampers. Other eye-catching details include aluminum rims, open exhaust system, "Ace" handlebars, footrests offset to the rear, fork cuffs and a racing seat, making this machine an exceptional collector's item for lovers of historic racing motorcycles.No documents available.

No. 523 FRERA
1942, Frera 500cc.The Italian brand Frera, founded in Tradate in the early 20th century, was known for its robust and reliable motorcycles, which were used both on the road and in racing. The 1942 model comes from a particularly difficult era - in the middle of the Second World War - which makes it a rare contemporary witness to Italian motorcycle history.Frera machines from these years are characterized by solid single-cylinder engines, classic tubular frame constructions and simple but durable technology. Many models had features such as aluminum cylinder heads, manual transmissions and conventional suspension struts or leaf spring forks - typical of the motorcycles of this era.Today, a 1942 Frera motorcycle is a coveted collector's item, both because of its historical significance and its rarity: only a few examples survived the war and the decades that followed. Original or carefully restored machines are therefore particularly valuable for collectors of classic motorcycles.

No. 524 OFMER
1963, Mondial/OFMER 250cc prototype, registration: not registered, frame number: cannot be found, engine number: cannot be found."This extraordinary one-off can be regarded as the final chapter in the development of single-cylinder racing engines from Mondial and Morini." - Massimo Clarke, Moto d'Epoca, December 1995.On the initiative of the fishing reel manufacturer Officine Meccaniche Rossetti (OFMER), Mondial's chief mechanic Nerio Biavati made extensive modifications to a small series of Mondial road bikes. The motorcycle presented here is the only known example of these special conversions.The machines were built for Giancarlo Rossetti, the owner of OFMER. After his early death, the project was not continued. The motorcycle was acquired at an auction in 1990 and has been considered unique ever since.Some technical drawings and Italian trade journals with articles about Nerio Biavati and OFMER are available for documentation purposes.

No. 525 CM
1956, CM 250 cc racing machine, frame number: MV01721, engine number: 250SSCM 01768.Special features: Extremely rare Italian racing machine, driven by Nello Pagani, Celeste Cavaciuti and Gianemilio Marchesani, built to "Milan-Taranto" specification.The CM brand was founded in Bologna in 1930 by the driver-engineers Oreste Drusiani (whose son Alfonso later achieved fame at Mondial) and Mario Cavedagna. With valve and camshaft engines up to 500 cc, CM motorcycles quickly gained a reputation for reliability and speed. Particularly noteworthy is the "Cammy" model 350, which was successfully ridden by Guglielmo Sandri in the mid-1930s.After the Second World War, the company initially continued to rely on four-stroke engines before the first two-stroke models were introduced in 1949. The machine shown here represents the final version of a 250 cc two-cylinder. At the same time, four-stroke models continued to be developed, including the Francolino 175 in 1956, a sporty road racer with an overhead camshaft. CM did not start producing scooters until 1958, but stopped production completely at the end of the 1950s.

No. 526 BSA
1945, BSA 500cc, engine: air-cooled single cylinder with side valve, power: 13 hp at 4200 rpm, transmission: 4-speed with multi-plate dry clutch, brakes: 7-inch drum brakes front and rear, suspension: rigid at the rear and straight frame at the front.The BSA 500cc M20 from 1945 is a robust motorcycle with a 496cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine and a side-valve design. It was a widely used model and is sought after by collectors today due to its history and robustness.

No. 527 PARILLA
1957, Parilla 250 ccm Bialbero - Rare Italian racing machine, frame number: 0648, engine number: 0648, older restoration.This extraordinary single-cylinder racing motorcycle represents an important milestone in Italian motorsport history. The Parilla 250 Bialbero was developed in 1957, based on the original from 1946 - the first new Italian racing motorcycle after the Second World War. The designer was engineer Giuseppe Salmaggi, who also designed the famous Gilera Saturno.The machine combined the most modern technology of its time: overhead camshaft, engine and gearbox unit, spur gear-driven camshaft drive, welded tubular frame, Girder front fork and Plunger rear suspension. Later versions were fitted with telescopic forks and a swinging arm, but this example shows the classic design of the 1950s.Parilla racing bikes were renowned for their reliability and competitiveness. The Bialbero models achieved impressive results in Italian endurance races and Grand Prix events and marked the technical pinnacle of single-cylinder engines of the era.This example was discovered in the USA, acquired by a collector and subjected to an older restoration. It is a unique collector's item for lovers of historic racing machines.

No. 528 GILERA
1958, Gilera 200 ccm Twin-Cam "Special", registration: not registered, frame number: 189*3642, engine number: cannot be found.This technically unusual Gilera 200 cc Twin-Cam "Special" is presumably based on Gilera's successful 175 cc model. A special feature is the twin-camshaft cylinder head, in which the camshafts are driven by a chain.Other outstanding features of this unique machine are: Dry clutch, aluminum rims, clip-on handlebars, footrests offset to the rear, mechanical rev counter from Smiths, megaphone exhaust system.This one-off is a fascinating example of Italian engineering from the late 1950s.