No Reserve – 1955 Berneg Iridea

SOLD FOR: $2,450

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on August 16, 2024

Winner: b****t

Winning Bid: $2,200
Buyer Fee: $250
Total: $2,450

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Description

Please note: The seller is managing the sale of this collection on behalf of the owner’s estate. He has represented each bike to the best of his ability and will be unable to provide further history or supporting documentation. The bike does not currently run and the seller cannot confirm mechanical condition. He has provided a walk around video and is selling the bike as-is. A local dealership will be providing the Bill of Sale; all fees (with the exception of Iconic’s buyer’s fee) and taxes will be accounted for by the dealer.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

Founded in Casalecchio di Reno outside Bologna in 1954, Berneg was the combination of two men Paride Bernardi and Corrado Negroni. The engine blocks were built in the Negroni factory and the frame, fuel tank, fender, etc were built a kilometer away at Bernardi.

The first model was called Iridea (Latin for rainbow trout) and became known as the Rainbow. The OHC 158cc parallel twin with chain-driven cam was paired with a 4-speed transmission producing 11hp and a top speed of 100kph (62mph).

The Italian motorcycle and moped industry suffered a crushing recession towards the end of the 1950s due to the influx of affordable cars like the Fiat 500. Bergen closed its doors in 1961 with approximately 300 Iridea being produced.

There is no VIN. Engine: 10028.

The odometer shows 2 miles, however the seller cannot confirm accuracy.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “Not running. The bike has been a display piece for many years and is not in current running condition.
Fuel was left in the tank and there is rust in the tank. Motor turns over and has compression. No battery.”

Modifications:
Per the seller, “It is unknown if there were any modifications that were performed by previous to current ownership.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Cheng Shin tires.

The sale includes one key, there is no supporting documentation.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Denver, Colorado, this Berneg is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Iridea stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Denver, Colorado

Year

1955

Make

Berneg

Model

Iridea

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

N/A

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Dealership

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

N/A

Total Bids Placed: 17

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: b****t

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
b****t August 14, 2024 10:46 am PDT $2,200
m*******o August 14, 2024 1:43 am PDT $2,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
l*********e August 14, 2024 1:43 am PDT $2,001
m*******o August 14, 2024 1:41 am PDT $1,851 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
l*********e August 14, 2024 1:41 am PDT $1,751
m*******o August 13, 2024 7:24 pm PDT $1,525 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
6*****a August 13, 2024 7:24 pm PDT $1,425
m*******o August 13, 2024 4:44 pm PDT $1,301
l*********e August 13, 2024 4:44 pm PDT $1,201 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
l*********e August 13, 2024 6:14 am PDT $1,100
o********s August 13, 2024 6:14 am PDT $1,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o********s August 12, 2024 2:47 pm PDT $851
l*********e August 12, 2024 2:46 pm PDT $751 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o********s August 12, 2024 2:46 pm PDT $750
l*********e August 11, 2024 4:43 am PDT $501
w*****r August 11, 2024 4:43 am PDT $500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
w*****r August 10, 2024 8:47 am PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started August 9, 2024 8:59 am PDT
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No Reserve – 1955 Berneg Iridea
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $2,450
$0.00 to the seller