Sold for £690
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: P50-A111264
Engine No: P50E-111218
CC: 49
MOT: Exempt
In 1966, the Honda P50 was the last motor-wheel moped designed by Honda. All of the driveline components were housed within the large hub of the rear wheel. The engine is also 4-stroke, unusual when moped used simpler 2-stroke engines. Soichiro Honda disliked the sharp noise of 2-strokes. It is a cool machine and many will have seen broadcaster James May, from BBCs 'Top Gear', regularly using his own on TV.
This example was last known on the road in 1971. Purchased from A.E. Reynolds the famous Liverpool motorcycle manufacturer, come dealer, it still wears the dealer’s decals on the mudguard. At the time of consignment, the engine turned and, when the pedals were pushed, the lights do activate. We are told there is a good spark and this leads us to suggest that she will fire up and will need the carburettor cleaned and light commissioning in order to run. With the original steering lock and keys, the brakes do activate. The bodywork, and particularly the plastic parts, are in very good condition. The choke lever and fuel tap also seem to work. The accessory shopping basket holder is a particularly nice period feature.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Diamond
info@vintagescooters.co.uk
07768 313001
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Mar, 2023
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