c1937 Benelli 500 TN Motorcycle

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Benelli is one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Founded in Pesaro Italy by a wealthy widow looking for a trade for her six sons, the Benelli company initially specialised in the repair of the growing number of cars and motorcycles on Italian roads before Tonino Benelli started making a name for himself in motorcycle racing. Benelli racing motorcycles were renowned in the 1920s and 1930s winning a number of Italian and World Championship titles. The factory, destroyed in WWII, was completely rebuilt, the company restructured, and again in the 50s and 60s returned to its championship position in world racing. By the 60s it was producing 300 motorcycles per day and was a leading innovator in motorcycle design.