Flashback. 1957 F.B. Mondial Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle.

Between 1949 and 1957, F.B. Mondial dominated the Motorcycle World Championship. With four championships in that span, This Mondial was ridden by Cecil Sandford to the 250cc World Championship in 1957, winning six rounds including the Isle of Mann TT. Once one of the most advanced motorcycles on the planet, this Mondial has an important place in racing history. It will be auctioned (estimated bid US$ 110,000 – 170,000) at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale on April 22nd, 2018.

9 Responses to “Flashback. 1957 F.B. Mondial Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle.”


  1. 1 fuji Apr 20th, 2018 at 8:53 am

    Even more advanced than a Harley V Twin. That’s fake news.

  2. 2 Chief Waldo Apr 20th, 2018 at 9:01 am

    A lot of interesting bikes at that auction!

  3. 3 Fzzzz Apr 20th, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Peewee Herman would really like this bike.

  4. 4 RBinTEX Apr 21st, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Aerodynamics 101

  5. 5 Willyd Apr 22nd, 2018 at 6:05 am

    Maybe aan early prototyyoe of the current Polaris Indian chief!????

  6. 6 Woody's Apr 22nd, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    I can’t imagine mocking any bike that won at the IOM, I’m not worthy (bowing) especially considering what some “state of the art” cars looked like in the late 40’s/early 50’s! Outstanding piece of racing history.

  7. 7 Moe horowitz Apr 22nd, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    Kool

  8. 8 hacksaw Apr 23rd, 2018 at 9:07 am

    from the dust bin of history!

  9. 9 Ulrich Apr 23rd, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    Woody’s is right. Not only was this bleeding edge technology of the time, but can you imagine the cajones it took to ride these on road courses like the Isle of Man inches away from stone walls and houses at full tilt! Amazing.

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