4-26-17 Update: I’m not entirely sure what’s happening here, but after this bike was listed at $50,000 with no interest, the seller is now relisting it with an asking price of…$1 million. I’m confused. What’s the point of a listing like this? I try not to comment on the value of bikes I feature too much, but this obviously isn’t worth 7 digits. And if he wants to throw it out there and get some bites, why not put a realistic asking price (and then add 20%) and add a best offer option? I just don’t understand how this helps the seller. Ignoring all that, this bike is beautiful, so feel free to just check out some photos and find it
FB Mondial (Fratelli Boselli Mondial) had above average success in motorcycle racing in the late 40s and 50s – they won every single 125cc World Championship Grand Prix in 1949, 1950, and 1951. In 1954, they updated their race bikes with telescoping forks, a swingarm rear suspension, and 175cc OHC and DOHC motors. The DOHC motors got wet-sump oil lubrication and they were known as “Bialberos.” This example is claimed to be one of the 1956 factory Formula 2 race bikes, and it’s one of very few that remain.
Please note that this bike was one of Guy Webster’s that sold at Mecum Las Vegas last month. It went for $32,500 plus fees (you have to login to see sale prices, but you can also just click through to see more information about FB Mondial and this bike).
The seller is looking to make a bit of a profit on his purchase in Vegas, so find this FB Mondial for sale in St. Louis, Missouri with an unmet opening bid of $50,000
Or you can find it directly on the seller’s site for $54,000.