1951 MOTO MORINI 250 - Lot 51

1951 MOTO MORINI 250 CG French collector Serial no. 51 A 6339 Engine no. 51 A 6273 5 000 / 8 000€ MM was founded in Bologna in 1924 by Mario Mazzetti, formerly with Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer GD. One of Mazzetti's business partners was Alfonso Morini, who left to found his own company in 1937. From humble origins, Mario Mazzetti had worked from an early age as a blacksmith and mechanic, attending evening classes at Aldini-Valeriani. After designing his own 2-stroke engine, in 1924 he founded MM with Alfonso Morini and two associates, to which he devoted his life and technical knowledge, designing all models until its closure in the late 1950s. MM's first motorcycle was a 125cc two-stroke with horizontal cylinder, the first in a range that would enjoy immense success in competition throughout the 1920s. MM was Bologna's largest motorcycle company, employing 80 workers in the creation of high performance, fast, reliable and elegant motorcycles. Commercial success was aided by sporting success, which saw it rival the great national brands, conquering 461 podiums with 264 victories from 1924 to 1957. 7 Italian Drivers' and Manufacturers' Championships. 10 World Speed Records. MM manufactured motorcycles for the Italian army during the Second World War and, when hostilities ceased, returned to civilian production with a range of new models. The very rare 250 Type 47A was born at the Milan Motor Show in 1946. It features chain-driven camshaft timing. The 250 develops 14hp, which, with the BV 4, enables the 155kg to be driven at speeds of up to 125kph. The motorcycle in the collection was purchased restored in Italy in '97 and has not been ridden since. A restart will be necessary. We cannot guarantee that it will run smoothly, so a restart may be necessary. 1951 M M (MAZZETTI MORINI) 250 French collector's CG Serial no. 51 A 6339 Engine no. 51 A 6273 5 000 / 8 000€ MM was founded in Bologna in 1924 by Mario Mazzetti, formerly of GD, a Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer. One of Mazzetti's business partners was Alfonso Morini, who left to found his own company in 1937. From humble origins, Mario Mazzetti had worked as a blacksmith and mechanic from an early age, attending evening classes at Aldini-Valeriani. After designing his own 2-stroke engine, in 1924 he founded MM with Alfonso Morini and two associates, in which he devoted his life and his technical knowledge, designing all the models until its closure at the end of the 1950s. MM's first motorcycle was a 125cc two-stroke with horizontal cylinder, the first in a range that would enjoy immense success in competitions throughout the 1920s. MM was the largest motorcycle company in Bologna, employing 80 workers in the creation of high performance, fast, reliable and elegant motorcycles. The company's commercial success was bolstered by its sporting success, which saw it rival the major national brands, taking 461 podium finishes with 264 victories between 1924 and 1957. 7 Italian Drivers' and Manufacturers' Championships. 10 World Speed Records. MM manufactured motorcycles for the Italian army during the Second World War and, when hostilities ceased, returned to civilian production with a range of new models. The very rare 250 Type 47A was born at the Milan Motor Show in 1946. It had chain-driven camshaft timing. The 250 develops 14 bhp which, with the BV 4, allows it to carry 155 kg at a speed of 125 km/h. The bike in the collection was bought restored in Italy in 97 and has not been ridden since. A restart will be necessary.