1977 MOTOBECANE MOBYLETTE X1 FOLDING MOPED  Registration Nu...

Estimate

£1,300 - £1,500

1977 MOTOBECANE MOBYLETTE X1 FOLDING MOPED 

Registration Number: TLM 745R
Frame Number: 01010731
Recorded Mileage: n/a 

The 1960s was a period of change in France, amendments in the law reduced the popularity of larger vehicles. So Motobécane focused on their very successful mopeds, the best known of these is the Mobylette, which was launched in November 1949 and would be produced in countless versions over the years.

The X1 was originally produced for the 1971 Paris Motor Show, coming to the UK in May 1973, its striking modern looks certainly created a sensational impression at the time. This little bike just screams classic 1970s' design, and it's really not hard to see why it generates almost cult appeal to followers of the micro-bike fashion.

In effect a French 'monkey bike', the iconic X1 has come to be seen as a 1970s design classic, attracting a cult following in micro-bike circles.

This great looking example was registered in the UK in 1977, has just been subject to a recent restoration, and is ready to hit the road or join the space race once more! The X1 is offered with a UK V5C document and is MoT-exempt.