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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1966 ITOM Astor 4M 49.5cc
1966 ITOM Astor 4M 49.5cc
1966 ITOM Astor 4M 49.5cc
Beautifully presented in Lemon Yellow and white, this rare 1966 Astor 4M was registered in the Province of Roma when it was purchased by our vendor. Believed to have been restored around 2013, it was imported to the UK in 2017 and is currently on a NOVA.
- ESTIMATE: £2,000 - £3,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
NOVA
SUMMARY
Beautifully presented in Lemon Yellow and white, this rare 1966 Astor 4M was registered in the Province of Roma when it was purchased by our vendor. Believed to have been restored around 2013, it was imported to the UK in 2017 and is currently on a NOVA.
DESCRIPTION
- The ITOM factory was founded in Turin by lawyer Corrado Corradi, the name being an abbreviation of Industria Torinese Meccanica Srl
- The most popular ITOM model was the Astor 4M which was introduced in 1965 with a 49.5cc engine delivering 5.5-6bhp at 10,000rpm, mated to a 4-speed gearbox
- Beautifully presented in Lemon Yellow and white, this rare Astor 4M was first registered in the Province of Roma in 1994
- It's unknown when the bike was restored, but it has certainly been carried out to an excellent standard and remains in very good condition
- Imported to the UK from Rome in 2017 and purchased by our vendor that same year. A NOVA is on file
- Forming part of our vendor's stunning Collection, this rare ITOM has been on museum display since purchase and will require some recommissioning prior to active use
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- ITOM
- Model
- ASTOR 4M
- Registration Number
- NOVA
- Frame Number
- 23703
- Engine Number
- 177603/S
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
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