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c.1956 Orbea Solex 49cc moped
Chassis no. not specified
Engine no. E5493
No reserve price
Fees include commission and taxes.
Chassis no. not specified
Engine no. E5493
No reserve price
No roadworthiness certificate
No MOT
The 1956 Solex Orbea 49 cm³ is a rare piece born of the collaboration between two iconic companies: the French firm Solex, inventor of the friction-drive moped concept, and the Spanish firm Orbea, a Basque manufacturer founded in 1840 and one of the oldest on the Iberian Peninsula.
The mechanical principle of the Solex is remarkably ingenious: a 49 cm³ two-stroke engine mounted above the front wheel, which it drives directly via friction. Simple, robust and economical – a formula that proved its worth on the roads across post-war Europe.
The Orbea version, produced under licence in Spain, is now considerably harder to find than its French counterpart. A 1956 model, from the first decade of production, is therefore of definite interest to any serious collector.
A piece of history, understated and authentic.
For any enquiries or to receive a condition report, please contact us on 06.52.56.31.11 or write to the following address: motos@aguttes.com
Please note that this lot must be collected after the sale near Bagnères-de-Luchon, in the Central Pyrenees, in the town of Les - Lérida; collection must take place between 5 and 10 May 2026.
Aguttes can assist you with the transport and delivery of your motorbikes; personalised quotes can be provided, so please do not hesitate to contact us regarding this.
The 1956 Solex Orbea 49 cm³ is a rare gem born of a collaboration between two iconic brands: the French firm Solex, inventor of the friction-drive moped concept, and the Spanish company Orbea, a Basque manufacturer founded in 1840 and one of the oldest on the Iberian Peninsula.
The mechanical principle behind the Solex is remarkably ingenious: a 49 cm³ two-stroke engine mounted above the front wheel, which it drives directly via friction. Simple, robust and economical – a formula that proved its worth on the roads across post-war Europe.
The Orbea version, produced under licence in Spain, is now considerably harder to find than its French counterpart. A 1956 model, from the first decade of production, is therefore of definite interest to any serious collector.
A piece of history, understated and authentic.
No reserve price