1982 Benelli 304 250/4
One of the most original survivors

Registration No: HWV 214X
Frame No: RD20228
MOT: Exempt

• An outstanding unrestored example showing just 11,000 miles
• Winner of multiple awards
• Sold with assorted books and spares

One of Italy’s oldest-established marques, widow Teresa Benelli opened an engineering workshop in 1911 to occupy her sons Giuseppe, Giovanni, Francesco, Filippo, Domenico and Antonio. They introduced a 75cc two-stroke cycle engine in 1917, progressing to complete motorcycles in 1921. By the 1970s, it had several models very much in the Italian tradition for small, peppy multi-cylinder machines, of which the inline-four, 231cc 304 model was one of the best-known. Its features included twelve-spoke alloy wheels, a five-speed gearbox, Marzocchi forks and Brembo brakes.

This fantastically original example shows just over 11,000 miles from new. Of those, 6,500 have been completed in the present ownership, which began in 2009. It is thought to have been imported, as it was not registered in Britain until 2003. The vendor is a collector of interesting Italian motorcycles and has been very diligent and sympathetic in his custodianship of the Benelli. Apart from consumables—the tyres, tubes and battery are all fairly new—we are advised that this machine is entirely original, and has won many awards at shows and events for its state of preservation. It the same time, it has been properly enjoyed, including on the A82 through Glencoe. An extremely rare find in such well-preserved condition, it is supplied with the V5C, and assorted spares and literature.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217