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- 2026 Mecum Monterey Auction Preview: Italian Beauties
The Mecum Monterey Auction during Monterey Car Week is a highlight of the year for many auto enthusiasts. Luckily for us, there will also be plenty of cool motorcycles crossing the block to get excited about. Whether you’re attending in person or bidding remotely, the lots coming up this August are well worth a gander. In previous posts, we’ve covered the ultra-rare Ducatis that headline the auction, as well as the Ruote da Sogno SRL Collection. Now let’s take a look at a couple of other beautiful Italian motorcycles up for auction, from the collection of John Goldman. For a closer look at these two bikes, check out Mecum’s video at the end of this article. 1951 Modial 125 Biabero Grand Prix 1951 Mondial 125 Bialbero Grand Prix (Lot S15) This rare championship-winning motorcycle is confirmed to be the machine ridden by Italian legend Carlo Ubbiali to the 1951 FIM 125cc World Championship and is considered the only surviving original example of Mondial’s factory 1951 125cc Grand Prix racer. Mondial dominated the 125cc World Championship from 1949 to 1951, with Mondial riders winning consecutive titles. The Bialbero was powered by a 125cc Single with a 4-speed gearbox and produced about 15 hp at 10,500 rpm. It weighed just 187 lb dry and had a top speed of about 102 mph. This motorcycle remains in remarkably original condition (including paint, tires, and seat) and was confirmed by Ubbiali himself as his 1951 world championship-winning motorcycle. The bike also won Best in Show at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering in 2015. As the only known surviving original 1951 Mondial Grand Prix bike, we expect it to get much attention at Monterey. 1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata 1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata (Lot S14) Another Best of Show winner of The Quail, this 1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata is one of the most innovative prewar Italian motorcycles ever produced. Built for a single model year, the Carenata was decades ahead of its time. Fewer than a handful are known to survive, making it an important part of motorcycle history. The Careata was powered by a 196cc air-cooled Single and made 7 hp at 4,500 rpm. Rather than using a conventional frame, the bike features a structural steel monocoque body with bodywork that concealed nearly all of its mechanical components, with removable side panels allowing engine access. John Goldman acquired the machine in 2018… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet
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A U.S. Postal Service employee in Florida has been charged with six criminal offenses after authorities accused him of stealing a winning Florida Lottery ticket from a piece of mail and attempting to claim the prize as his own. The case has drawn national attention because it combines allegations of mail theft, identity fraud, and abuse of public trust, while highlighting the importance of protecting mail and financial documents moving through the postal system. According to investigators, the incident began when a Florida resident mailed a winning lottery ticket to the Florida Lottery headquarters using the postal service’s official claims process. The ticket was reportedly worth a substantial cash prize, but it never reached its intended destination. Authorities allege that a USPS employee intercepted the envelope while it was being processed and unlawfully removed the winning ticket before it could be delivered. Investigators say the postal worker then attempted to redeem the lottery ticket by presenting himself as the rightful owner. During the claims process, lottery officials became suspicious after reviewing documentation and verifying information connected to the ticket. The inconsistencies prompted a more detailed investigation involving the Florida Lottery, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and other law enforcement agencies. Officials traced the ticket’s journey through postal records, surveillance footage, and other investigative evidence. According to prosecutors, the investigation uncovered sufficient evidence to charge the postal employee with six criminal offenses related to theft, fraud, and the misuse of mail entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service. Authorities emphasized that the charges remain allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The case underscores the critical role played by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, one of the nation’s oldest federal law enforcement agencies. Postal inspectors investigate crimes involving mail theft, identity theft, financial fraud, and other offenses that threaten the integrity of the mail system. In this case, investigators worked closely with lottery officials to reconstruct the chain of custody for the ticket and determine how it was allegedly diverted from its intended recipient. Mail theft remains a serious federal offense because individuals and businesses rely on the postal system to transport sensitive financial documents, government correspondence, legal paperwork, and valuable items. Cases involving lottery tickets are relatively uncommon, but they demonstrate how criminals may target mail containing items with significant monetary value. Authorities encourage individuals sending valuable documents to use certified or tracked mail services… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago
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The Mecum Monterey Auction during Monterey Car Week is a highlight of the year for many auto enthusiasts. Luckily for us, there will also be plenty of cool motorcycles crossing the block to get excited about. Whether you’re attending in person or bidding remotely, the lots coming up this August are well worth a gander. In previous posts, we’ve covered the ultra-rare Ducatis that headline the auction, as well as the Ruote da Sogno SRL Collection. Now let’s take a look at a couple of other beautiful Italian motorcycles up for auction, from the collection of John Goldman. For a closer look at these two bikes, check out Mecum’s video at the end of this article. 1951 Modial 125 Biabero Grand Prix 1951 Mondial 125 Bialbero Grand Prix (Lot S15) This rare championship-winning motorcycle is confirmed to be the machine ridden by Italian legend Carlo Ubbiali to the 1951 FIM 125cc World Championship and is considered the only surviving original example of Mondial’s factory 1951 125cc Grand Prix racer. Mondial dominated the 125cc World Championship from 1949 to 1951, with Mondial riders winning consecutive titles. The Bialbero was powered by a 125cc Single with a 4-speed gearbox and produced about 15 hp at 10,500 rpm. It weighed just 187 lb dry and had a top speed of about 102 mph. This motorcycle remains in remarkably original condition (including paint, tires, and seat) and was confirmed by Ubbiali himself as his 1951 world championship-winning motorcycle. The bike also won Best in Show at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering in 2015. As the only known surviving original 1951 Mondial Grand Prix bike, we expect it to get much attention at Monterey. 1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata 1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata (Lot S14) Another Best of Show winner of The Quail, this 1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata is one of the most innovative prewar Italian motorcycles ever produced. Built for a single model year, the Carenata was decades ahead of its time. Fewer than a handful are known to survive, making it an important part of motorcycle history. The Careata was powered by a 196cc air-cooled Single and made 7 hp at 4,500 rpm. Rather than using a conventional frame, the bike features a structural steel monocoque body with bodywork that concealed nearly all of its mechanical components, with removable side panels allowing engine access. John Goldman acquired the machine in 2018… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle. [TheTopNews] Read More.
2 weeks ago
Qatar, which has mediated, said a draft deal was being circulated, while the U.S. Treasury secretary suggested an agreement may be imminent. [TheTopNews] Read More.
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The numbers were in line with economists’ expectations. [TheTopNews] Read More.
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A U.S. Postal Service employee in Florida has been charged with six criminal offenses after authorities accused him of stealing a winning Florida Lottery ticket from a piece of mail and attempting to claim the prize as his own. The case has drawn national attention because it combines allegations of mail theft, identity fraud, and abuse of public trust, while highlighting the importance of protecting mail and financial documents moving through the postal system. According to investigators, the incident began when a Florida resident mailed a winning lottery ticket to the Florida Lottery headquarters using the postal service’s official claims process. The ticket was reportedly worth a substantial cash prize, but it never reached its intended destination. Authorities allege that a USPS employee intercepted the envelope while it was being processed and unlawfully removed the winning ticket before it could be delivered. Investigators say the postal worker then attempted to redeem the lottery ticket by presenting himself as the rightful owner. During the claims process, lottery officials became suspicious after reviewing documentation and verifying information connected to the ticket. The inconsistencies prompted a more detailed investigation involving the Florida Lottery, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and other law enforcement agencies. Officials traced the ticket’s journey through postal records, surveillance footage, and other investigative evidence. According to prosecutors, the investigation uncovered sufficient evidence to charge the postal employee with six criminal offenses related to theft, fraud, and the misuse of mail entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service. Authorities emphasized that the charges remain allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The case underscores the critical role played by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, one of the nation’s oldest federal law enforcement agencies. Postal inspectors investigate crimes involving mail theft, identity theft, financial fraud, and other offenses that threaten the integrity of the mail system. In this case, investigators worked closely with lottery officials to reconstruct the chain of custody for the ticket and determine how it was allegedly diverted from its intended recipient. Mail theft remains a serious federal offense because individuals and businesses rely on the postal system to transport sensitive financial documents, government correspondence, legal paperwork, and valuable items. Cases involving lottery tickets are relatively uncommon, but they demonstrate how criminals may target mail containing items with significant monetary value. Authorities encourage individuals sending valuable documents to use certified or tracked mail services… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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