1970 Beta 50
No Reserve

Registration No: DNP 283H
Frame No: 127769
MOT: Exempt

• Rare 'Giuseppe Bianchi' Beta 50
• Authentically presented restoration
• Supplied with current V5C

Beta first appeared in 1904 as a bicycle manufacturer named after its founder Giuseppe Bianchi, originally based in the town of Via Bellariva and later moving to Florence. Like many bicycle producers, the next step was to fit engines into existing frames to offer motorized transport with the turning point coming after the Second World War when Giuseppe’s son Enzo Bianchi and his friend and future brother-in-law Arrigo Tosi joined the company. From their initials came the name 'Beta' that they became famous for. After initially offering small capacity bikes for the Italian market, a move into competition bikes in the 1960s gave Beta a new direction that has resulted in many World Championships, especially in Trials events with riders such as Dougie Lampkin and Jordi Tarres. The company is still at the forefront of the off-road market.

This beautiful little Beta 50 is typical of the small capacity bikes being produced in Italy in the 1960s and 1970s, with low handlebars, a long thin petrol tank and narrow seat giving it a very sporty appearance. Restored to a good standard, keeping a good degree of originality, it was imported into the UK a couple of years ago and has since been registered with DVLA. It will be supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189