No Reserve – 1957 Motobi Competizione Racing Motorcycle

SOLD FOR: $6,528

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on August 20, 2024

Winner: f******0

Winning Bid: $6,101
Buyer Fee: $427
Total: $6,528

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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.

During Italy’s 1950s etceterini of little-known marques, Motobi (or MotoBi) is an obscure off shoot caused by family drama in the ever-changing landscape of Italian motorcycling. In 1948, Giuseppe Benelli walk out of the family factory in Pesaro over a disagreement and founded FAMOSA which eventually became MotoBi.

The company quickly established itself in the red hot Italian bike market with it’s two-stroke B200 comprised of a pressed-steel frame and distinctive egg-shaped engine. In late 1955 the company’s first four-stroke model appear, the Catria, in 125cc and 175cc options. Soon after it’s release Giuseppe Benelli died and the company was absorbed back into the Benelli family creating Gruppo Benelli-Motobi in 1961.

This example is VIN: 450911; Engine: 450911.

There is no odometer, true mileage unknown.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “Not running. The bike has been a display piece for many years and not in current running condition. Tank is clean and dry. Motor turns over and has compression.”

Modifications:
The bike has been customized into a race bike including bodywork, custom tank, saddle, rear sets, and decals. The seller has no details of the specifics involved.




Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Continental tires.

The bike has on on/off switch. There is no key or documentation.

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

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

Additional Information

Location

Denver, Colorado

Year

1957

Model

Custom

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

450911

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Dealership

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

N/A

Total Bids Placed: 42

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: f******0

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
f******0 August 20, 2024 1:01 pm PDT $6,101
e**********l August 20, 2024 1:00 pm PDT $6,001
f******0 August 20, 2024 1:00 pm PDT $6,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f******0 August 20, 2024 1:00 pm PDT $5,800 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
e**********l August 20, 2024 1:00 pm PDT $5,700
f******0 August 20, 2024 12:59 pm PDT $5,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
e**********l August 20, 2024 12:59 pm PDT $5,500
f******0 August 20, 2024 12:59 pm PDT $5,400 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
e**********l August 20, 2024 12:59 pm PDT $5,300
f******0 August 20, 2024 12:59 pm PDT $5,200
e**********l August 20, 2024 12:58 pm PDT $5,100
f******0 August 20, 2024 12:58 pm PDT $5,005 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f******0 August 20, 2024 11:34 am PDT $4,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
a*************r August 20, 2024 11:34 am PDT $4,500
f******0 August 20, 2024 11:34 am PDT $4,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
a*************r August 20, 2024 11:34 am PDT $4,000
f******0 August 20, 2024 11:34 am PDT $3,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
a*************r August 20, 2024 11:34 am PDT $3,500
f******0 August 20, 2024 9:05 am PDT $3,125 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
6*****a August 20, 2024 9:05 am PDT $3,025
f******0 August 19, 2024 4:20 pm PDT $2,477
s*****************s August 19, 2024 4:20 pm PDT $2,377 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*****************s August 18, 2024 11:18 am PDT $2,350
b****t August 18, 2024 11:17 am PDT $2,250 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*****************s August 18, 2024 11:17 am PDT $2,177
b****t August 18, 2024 11:17 am PDT $2,077 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*****************s August 18, 2024 11:17 am PDT $1,977
b****t August 17, 2024 6:34 pm PDT $1,877 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
d********o August 17, 2024 6:34 pm PDT $1,777
b****t August 17, 2024 5:08 pm PDT $1,677
s*****************s August 17, 2024 5:08 pm PDT $1,577 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*****************s August 16, 2024 9:36 am PDT $1,550
6*****a August 16, 2024 9:36 am PDT $1,450 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
6*****a August 16, 2024 9:36 am PDT $1,277 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*****************s August 16, 2024 9:36 am PDT $1,177
6*****a August 16, 2024 9:16 am PDT $900
b****t August 16, 2024 9:16 am PDT $800 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b****t August 14, 2024 10:52 am PDT $600
c*****o August 14, 2024 10:52 am PDT $500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c*****o August 14, 2024 9:09 am PDT $296 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b**********o August 14, 2024 9:09 am PDT $196
c*****o August 13, 2024 1:14 pm PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started August 13, 2024 9:25 am PDT
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Iconic Motorbike Auctions
No Reserve – 1957 Motobi Competizione Racing Motorcycle
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $6,528
$0.00 to the seller