1950 Micromoteur Itom 48cc Tourist – Unmounted Engine with Worldwide Delivery
As you can see from the logo on this Itom Tourist auxiliary engine, they were not only made in the Torino factory, but also in Paris, France, under license.
This cycle-attachment engine has been restored by my friend Pat, in Paris. You just need to add a petrol tank and fit it onto a bike. A handbook is included in the sale.
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UNMOUNTED CYCLEMOTOR ENGINES
Though we usually mount such engines into suitable bicycles, in this case I’m selling it unmounted, so a fellow enthusiast can motorize a vintage bicycle of their own choice.
We have such fun selecting bicycles for mounting our engines.
I get a lot of enquiries from international enthusiasts, so I hope this cheaper shipping option will enable cyclemotorists around the world to share in our wonderful hobby.
I’m doing the same thing with my Vincent Firefly, and with a Lohmann 18cc engine.
I’d appreciate it if the successful purchaser of this engine could email me some photos when they’ve fitted to a bike, so I can add it to this page (I keep these pages online after each one is sold, to act as a database for future enthusiasts who may need information about their own, similar vehicle).
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ITOM HISTORY
The Itom was famous. Later models have a special place in the hearts of 1950’s racing fans, as Mike Hailwood’s first trophy was at Blandford on 10 June 1957 for his 3rd place finish on a 50cc Itom.
The Itom factory was founded in Turin by lawyer Corrado Corradi, and began production in 1948 at Via Francesco Millio, moving later to S.Ambrogio Torinese. Their first product was an auxiliary bicycle engine (3 versions – one for front wheel – 2 for rear wheel – close to pedals or over the rear wheel).
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OWNER: BuyVintage Online Auctions
LOCATION: Brighton, E.Sussex, United Kingdom
DELIVERY IS INCLUDED IN THIS PARTICULAR AUCTION.
UNLIKE THE OTHER VINTAGE VEHICLES FOR SALE, I’VE NOT MOUNTED THIS ONE INTO A CYCLE.
SO SHIPPING SHOULD BE AN AFFORDABLE OPTION. I WILL POST IT AT COST WORLDWIDE.
PAYMENT: Paypal is okay for cheap items; otherwise deposit only on paypal please.
International purchasers – I do not use paypal.
AFTER PURCHASE: Please email me your phone numbers; I prefer to speak to all purchasers personally.
FEEDBACK: I do everything I can to make your purchase a pleasurable experience. But I only leave feedback when someone has taken the trouble to leave it for me.
VEHICLE CONDITION: Vintage vehicles are wonderful beasts – but each has an individual personality and they sometimes have bad days just like you and me.
You will need basic mechanical skills (or a local mechanic) to use one on a regular basis.
2-Stroke engines – and cyclemotors in particular – are notoriously unreliable. Basic servicing is generally required if unused for even a few weeks.
These are rare vehicles whose values are not necessarily based on running order.
Unless an auction description specifically states that the vehicle is running, THE VEHICLE IS SOLD FOR RESTORATION.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE ABOVE, PLEASE DO NOT BID.
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