ASI, Morbidelli Collection: the historic specimens can also be discovered online

In recent months it has been possible to equip each of the 71 motorcycles of Morbidelli collection, acquired by ASI and exhibited inside the Officine Benelli Museum of Pesaro, through which you can download images and information onto your devices, giving shape to a virtual exhibition to be admired even remotely by connecting to a link.

The exposure

After the acquisition fromASI in August 2020, the Morbidelli collection has found a new location in the Officine Benelli Museum in Pesaro. With a joint commitment by ASI, the Benelli Historical Registry and the Municipality of Pesaro, together with the constant supervision of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, the Collection has once again become visible to enthusiasts. The Morbidelli Collection is housed in one of the most representative rooms of the Officine Benelli Museum, a restored building of approximately 1000 m1905 dating back to XNUMX.
The Morbidelli Collection includes 71 motorcycles and the famous BBC car (Benelli, Beretta, Castelbarco) introduced at the 1952 Turin Motor Show, but never entered production. The two-wheeled examples are from 30 different international brands, ranging from the oldest to the rarest Moto Rêve 275 of the 1907, passing through the prestigious Benelli GP 4 250 Competition of the 1942 which is also the only existing example in the world. One is also mentioned Benelli GP 175 used in 1934 by world champion Dorino Serafini.

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