The Restoration of a 1974 Benelli 2C Motorcycle
     
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Some History  
In 1973 Benelli was acquired by Argentinian industrialist Alejandro de Tomaso. New ownership saw the company leap (briefly) ahead of the Japanese as the public eagerly accepted the new Benelli multi-cylinder bikes. The 350 Quattro, the 500 Quattro and the amazing six-cylinder 750 Sei were successes in their day and are rightly regarded as classics today.

Sadly, the 250 2C twin cylinder two strokes - and their badge engineered cousins the Moto Guzzi 250TS - have never enjoyed the same success or respect. Despite a production life of over a decade they were technologically inferior to the Japanese opposition and plagued by electrical problems.

However, they possess stunning race-bred handling, are equipped with the very best Italian componentry and the fabulous de Tomaso styling makes them a most attractive bike more than thirty years after their release.

Are they worthy of restoration? We think so. Read on and join Don, Jim and me in the restoration of a 1974 Benelli 2C.

     
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  December 2009. The restoration is finished! Read about how she rides and looks.
  August 2013. Another 2C restored! Click here to follow it all a second time round.
  May 2014. Five 2Cs restored and 15,000 km ridden. What goes wrong (not much) and how to fix it.
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