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- Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling Sale 2023
- 1971 Motobecane CM X1 Folding Moped 50cc
1971 Motobecane CM X1 Folding Moped 50cc
Lot Number: 452
1971 Motobecane CM X1 Folding Moped 50cc
Dating from 1971, this rare folding moped could be a worthwhile project.
- Sold for: £394
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 14th May, 2023 at 11.00am BST at East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
Dating from 1971, this rare folding moped could be a worthwhile project.
DESCRIPTION
- For many years, Motobecane was France's largest manufacturer of motorcycles
- In the UK, Raleigh manufactured the Mobylette under licence from 1960 until 1971
- The CM X1 was a folding design (pieces détachées) aimed at commuters
- Dated 01/09/1971, it's not currently UK-registered
- Does not run but turns over with compression
- Will require a full restoration but appears to be complete
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 452
- Make
- MOTOBECANE
- Model
- CM X1
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- 0101046
- Engine Number
- NOT SEEN
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Rowan Huntley
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 01926 691141
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
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