• Highly prized 50cc rarity
• A great restoration project
• Mostly complete

The Itom factory was founded in Turin in 1948 and began by making clip-on power units for bicycles and quickly progressed to manufacturing mopeds. Lightweight 50cc motorcycles, such as the Super Sport, then followed during the 1950’s, appealing to Italy’s speed-obsessed youth. Also popular for international competition use, these miniature bikes dominated 50cc racing in the UK during the late 1950s with both Mike Hailwood and Bill Ivy campaigning them with great success at the start of their racing careers. In standard trim they were capable of 47mph and when tuned could reach 68mph un-faired.

This little Itom Astor Sports was purchased as a restoration project by the late vendor, but sadly he never got around to doing anything with it. Fairly complete, it would be a great winter project for its new owner. So far, there is no paperwork with this lot, however, it might still be found before the auction.