Moto Morini Corsaro | 1962 Highlights: – 124cc single-cylinder engine, Moto Morini Corsaro – 999 km indicated on the odometer – Restored two years ago, including a new carburettor – 12V electronic ignition conversion, with a powder-coated frame and fuel tank – Speedometer drive and steering lock currently not functioning The seller offers for sale this 1962 Moto Morini Corsaro, powered by a 124cc single-cylinder engine. Finished in its distinctive brushed-aluminium livery with the winged Moto Morini badge on the tank, this Corsaro presents with 999 km on the odometer. According to the seller, the motorcycle was restored two years ago, with work including a conversion to 12V electronic ignition, the fitting of a new carburettor, and a powder-coated frame and fuel tank. The bike retains its period details, including the chromed fenders and wire-spoked wheels typical of the model. The seller notes that the speedometer drive and the steering lock are not currently functioning, and prospective buyers should factor this into their inspection. The Corsaro (Italian for “pirate”) was introduced by Moto Morini in 1958 as a sporting 125cc companion to the firm’s larger overhead-camshaft roadsters, and it went on to become one of the longest-lived and most popular models in the marque’s history. Built around a robust overhead-valve single-cylinder engine with a five-speed gearbox and a light double-cradle tubular frame, the Corsaro was prized for its blend of performance, reliability and handling at a time when small-capacity motorcycles were the backbone of Italian daily transport. Moto Morini itself, founded in Bologna in 1937 by Alfonso Morini, built its reputation on successful overhead-camshaft racing singles that came within two points of the 1963 250cc World Championship, and that competition pedigree filtered down into road models like the Corsaro. Today, well-preserved examples of the Corsaro are sought after by collectors of classic Italian lightweights for their elegant, uncomplicated engineering and their place in Moto Morini’s post-war history. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a German registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible motorcycles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more