1958 Itom 50cc Astor Super Sport Competizione Registration no. 232 XVY Frame no. 45140 Engine no. *1266341S* Founded in Turin, Italy in 1948, Industria Torinese Meccanica began manufacturing clip-on power units for bicycles under the 'Itom' brand name before offering its first complete machine in 1950. Itoms were imported into the UK by the sole concessionaire, A H Tooley of London SE12. Itom progressed from producing utilitarian mopeds to making small motorcycles, many of which carried designations such as Sport, Super Sport and Competizione, and thus were guaranteed to appeal to Italy's speed-obsessed youth. Its most famous models, the Astor and Astor Sport were introduced in 1954 with either a two-speed or three-speed gearbox, and were followed in 1957 by the Astor Super Sport Competizione. A four-speed transmission was adopted later. In 1959, pedals ceased to be mandatory for such machines in Italy, though they continued to be fitted to export models if required. A factory tuning kit was available for racing, comprising a high-compression cylinder head; cylinder with chromed bore and suitable piston; Dell'Orto 20mm carburettor; and an expansion chamber exhaust system. Although there was never a works racing programme, privately entered Itoms formed the mainstay of the 50cc class from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s giving many future stars their start in the sport, among them Mike Hailwood, Bill Ivy and Dave Simmonds. This Astor Super Sport Competizione was purchased in June 2023 by the private vendor and has been dry stored since acquisition. The odometer reading is 5,461 miles but no previous history is known. Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Offered with a V5C document and an Itom instruction booklet. Key not required Footnotes: BUYER'S PREMIUM The Buyer's Premium for this Lot is 15%+VAT on the first £500k of the Hammer Price, and 12%+VAT on the balance thereafter. All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. CONDITIONS OF SALE, AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS Please see the 'CONDITIONS OF SALE, AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS' at the top of the main sale page (Motorcycles Online - The Spring Sale) for all pertinent information regarding bidder's obligations, viewing, bidding, payment, post-sale collection & transportation. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE To request a UK or European Motorcycle shipping quote visit Moving Motorcycles. To request an International Motorcycle shipping quote visit Shippio. To request a Memorabilia and Spares shipping quote visit Mail Boxes Etc - Milton Keynes. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing