This Puch Moped got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1978 Puch Newport is powered by a 49cc two-stroke single paired with a single-speed transmission and is finished in silver with a brown-upholstered seat. The bike was recently acquired by the seller, and maintenance performed since is said to have included a replacement fuel line. This Newport is now offered at no reserve with a tire pump, tools, and transferable Vermont registration.

No Reserve: 1978 Puch Newport

The bike is finished in silver and features color-keyed fenders, a polished handlebar, black handgrips, and Puch decals on both sides of the frame. Features include a 0.85-gallon fuel tank, pedal start, a brown-upholstered seat with Puch lettering, and a polished accessory rack. A single headlight is mounted below the handlebars, a brake light is fitted at the rear, and marker lights are located on both sides of the fork and rear fender. The seller notes scratches on the rear fender, and the run switch housing is damaged.

No Reserve: 1978 Puch Newport

The wire wheels display blemishes to the chrome finish and are fitted with older Semperit tires. Braking is from a front and rear drum, and suspension consists of a front fork and dual shocks at the rear. A tire pump and a tool kit are contained within the right side cover.

No Reserve: 1978 Puch Newport

Instrumentation consists of a 30-mph speedometer and a five-digit odometer showing just under 900 miles, a handful of which were added by the seller.

No Reserve: 1978 Puch Newport

The air-cooled 49cc two-stroke single was factory rated at two horsepower and drives the rear wheel through an E50 single-speed transmission and chain drive. Maintenance is said to have included a carburetor cleaning and rebuild during previous ownership in 2014, and the fuel line was replaced by the seller.

A starting and riding video is shown above, and an additional riding clip is provided below.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $2,800 by RICHSKI1
Auction Ended July 8, 2020 at 1:37PM PT
Bids 11
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BaT Essentials

Seller: wendells101
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 9505537
  • 900 Miles Shown
  • 49cc Two-Stroke Single
  • Single-Speed Transmission
  • Silver with Brown Seat
  • Wire Wheels
  • Full Suspension
  • Road Lighting
  • Luggage Rack
  • Tire Pump and Tools
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #33707