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c. 1926 - Motobécane MB1 Motorbike sold without registration…
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Lot no. 1
Estimate: €500 - €1,000
Sale date : 11/30/2025 at 3:00 PM
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Classic two-wheelers
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c. 1926 - Motobécane MB1 Motorbike sold without registration title No registration title Sold without inspection Sold without contrôle technique Lot sold by designation, to be collected after the sale by appointment in Doubs (25) Lot sold by designation, to be collected after the sale by appointment in Doubs (25) The very first Mobylette! The very first Mobylette! - The most popular of French brands was born in 1924 from the partnership between Charles Benoît and Abel Bardin, who set out to create affordable motorbikes accessible to all. - The MB1, the brand's first model, was a perfect illustration of this desire, and the spirit of its design was already the same as that which would give rise to the Mobylettes. - The MB1 was a lightweight 175cc motorbike that rolled out of the Pantin factory in 1924 and was a huge success until 1929, selling some 150,000 units. - It had no clutch, gearbox or silencer, and its tyres were barely wider than those on bicycles. - The example we are presenting needs to be completed and restored. A patient and meticulous enthusiast may be able to save the original paintwork... - The most popular of French brands was born in 1924 from the partnership of Charles Benoît and Abel Bardin, who set out to create affordable, economical motorbikes for everyone. - The MB1, the brand's first model, perfectly illustrates this ambition, and the spirit behind its design is already the same that would later give birth to the famous "Mobylettes." - The MB1 is a lightweight 175 cc motorbike that rolled out of the Pantin factories in 1924 and enjoyed great success until 1929, with around 150,000 units sold. - It has neither a clutch nor a gearbox or silencer, and its tires are barely wider than those of bicycles. - The example we present here will need to be completed and restored. A patient and meticulous enthusiast might even be able to preserve the original paintwork... Est. 500 - 1 000 € Without reserve
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Classic Cars | The Autumn Sale
75017 Paris - France
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11/30/2025 : 3:00 PM
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