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A 1992 registered Piaggio Ape (“ape” is the Italian for bee) at The Queen.
The Ape was introduced in 1947 based on a Vespa scooter, to fill the need in Italy in the post war period, for a cheap multi purpose vehicle. They are still, produced today. Originally using a 50cc engine, today, they are 175cc; a driver’s cab was added in 1964.
GP500.Org Part # 85000 MZ motorcycle windshield
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History of the Marque: MZ
Germany 1956 - today
1907: A bicycle factory is founded in Zschopau, Germany, the later DKW factory (DKW stands for "Dampf Kraft Wagen"= Steam Engine Vehicle, which was one of the first constructions of the factory)
1919: Production of a twostroke engine begins. It is a toy engine. The people started to translate DKW with "Des Knaben Wunsch" (Little Boy's Wish). People were poor, and the toy engine wasn't a great success. But the little engine was robust and strong, and in 3 years more than 30000 were sold as bicycle engines. This engine was called DKW = "Das Kleine Wunder" (The Little Wonder).
1922: The first motorcycles were built.
1925: The first motorcycle assembly line in Germany is installed at DKW in Zschopau.
1931: The removable alloy cylinder head leads to better cooling. In the first twenty years the factory had an output of 650000 two stroke motorcycles.
1932: The AUTO UNION is founded with the brands DKW (Zschopau), Wanderer (Chemnitz), Audi and Horch (Zwickau). The logo of the new brand were four rings like Audi still has it today.
1939: DKW has to build war motorcycles for the Nazis.
1945: The complete factory is disassembled, the machinery is confiscated by the Russians. The AUTO UNION management moves to Ingolstadt in the western part of Germany.
1946: Production of parts and engines starts again
1949: Motorcycle production starts again
1950: The IFA (Industrievereinigung FAhrzeugbau) RT 125 leaves the production line. It is an improved prewar design, robust and reliable. Later an engine with a displacement of 150cc was available besides the 125cc RT. The fan cooled versions of RT engines were used in the IWL Pitty, Wiesel , Berlin and Troll scooters.
1956: The brand "MZ" (Motorradwerk Zschopau) is introduced. In the best years 3200 employees built more than 80000 motorcycles, many of them were exported to more than 100 countries. The new ES 250 is introduced.
1957: First year of the 175cc version of the ES
1958: First GP victory at Hedemora
1962: The RT production ends.
1971: The 175cc production ends.
1976: Last GP at Anderstorp.
1983: July, 6th: a ETZ 250 as the two millionth MZ motorcycle leaves the production line
1989: The wall between the western and the eastern (communistic) part of Germany falls.
1990: The former "people's factory" is now managed by the Treuhandanstalt-office, which is intended to lead the former state-owned factories to private ownership .
1991: MZ sales drop dramatically, because the old communistic market has vanished and the bikes are not attractive enough for the new market.
1992: the MuZ (Motorrad und Zweiradwerk) brand is established. Only 80 employees are left, but they are enthusiastic: the first new models, now with ROTAX four stroke engines, are a hit at the motor shows.
1993: MuZ wins some designer awards for the SKORPION model: Silver Award from the Designers and Art Directors Association (London), International Design Award (New York) and a BBC Design award.
1994: The production moves to a modern factory in Hohndorf, just outside of Zschopau. The SKORPION models are now approved for 49 states in the U.S.A.
1995: The SKORPION gains even the DOT/EPA/CARB approval for California!
Cheshire Steam Fair 14/07/2012.
Motobi is not a well known marque in the UK. It has its routes in the Benelli motocycle company based in Pesaro, Italy, which in 1948 was run by the 6 Benelli brothers. Motorcycle manufacture had been stopped during the war years when Allied bombing of Pésaro damaged the factory. Immediately after the war Benelli needed to restart manufacturing. Five of the brothers wanted to start producing the pre-war models, whereas Giuseppe Benelli saw this as an opportunity to design an all-new machine. After this disagreement Giuseppe left the Benelli company and started his own company in Pesaro, initially trading under the name Moto 'B' Pesaro. A few years later this was shortened to Motobi Pesaro, or just 'Motobi'.
Motobi initially offered a range of 2-stroke engined bikes, characterised by pressed steel frames and egg-shaped engines. This format was continued in 1955 when Motobi introduced their first 4-strokes, the 125cc and 175cc Catria badged bikes.
Guiseppe Benelli passed away in 1957, leaving sons Luigi and Marco to inherit the factory and continue production. However, this also opened the door to merging Motobi back into the Benelli family business in 1962 as Gruppo Benelli-Motobi. Initially, established products continued the Motobi identity, but the progressive addition of badged Benelli models would gradually begin to erode the marque's individuality.
In 1964 Motobi introuced a new range of light-weight machines to the UK market. Included was a single speed automatic moped and a 3-speed moped. The moped motors were given as 40mm bore × 39mm stroke, capacity 48cc at 6:1 compression, for 2.5hp output @ 6,500rpm. The mopeds had a pressed steel frame and optional pressed steel leg shields. In the UK the mopeds were not a success and were withdrawn from the market after a few years due to poor sales.
Montée historique du Salbert Septembre 2015 (Belfort - France)Photo from and with the courtesy of Christophe Bogula
Ballinaclash Strand, Wexford: 1977-78.
Astride the Heinkel Tourist 175cc scooter.
In the background is a yellow Hillman Imp
GP500.Org Part # 85100 MZ motorcycle windshields
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History of the Marque: MZ
Germany 1956 - today
1907: A bicycle factory is founded in Zschopau, Germany, the later DKW factory (DKW stands for "Dampf Kraft Wagen"= Steam Engine Vehicle, which was one of the first constructions of the factory)
1919: Production of a twostroke engine begins. It is a toy engine. The people started to translate DKW with "Des Knaben Wunsch" (Little Boy's Wish). People were poor, and the toy engine wasn't a great success. But the little engine was robust and strong, and in 3 years more than 30000 were sold as bicycle engines. This engine was called DKW = "Das Kleine Wunder" (The Little Wonder).
1922: The first motorcycles were built.
1925: The first motorcycle assembly line in Germany is installed at DKW in Zschopau.
1931: The removable alloy cylinder head leads to better cooling. In the first twenty years the factory had an output of 650000 two stroke motorcycles.
1932: The AUTO UNION is founded with the brands DKW (Zschopau), Wanderer (Chemnitz), Audi and Horch (Zwickau). The logo of the new brand were four rings like Audi still has it today.
1939: DKW has to build war motorcycles for the Nazis.
1945: The complete factory is disassembled, the machinery is confiscated by the Russians. The AUTO UNION management moves to Ingolstadt in the western part of Germany.
1946: Production of parts and engines starts again
1949: Motorcycle production starts again
1950: The IFA (Industrievereinigung FAhrzeugbau) RT 125 leaves the production line. It is an improved prewar design, robust and reliable. Later an engine with a displacement of 150cc was available besides the 125cc RT. The fan cooled versions of RT engines were used in the IWL Pitty, Wiesel , Berlin and Troll scooters.
1956: The brand "MZ" (Motorradwerk Zschopau) is introduced. In the best years 3200 employees built more than 80000 motorcycles, many of them were exported to more than 100 countries. The new ES 250 is introduced.
1957: First year of the 175cc version of the ES
1958: First GP victory at Hedemora
1962: The RT production ends.
1971: The 175cc production ends.
1976: Last GP at Anderstorp.
1983: July, 6th: a ETZ 250 as the two millionth MZ motorcycle leaves the production line
1989: The wall between the western and the eastern (communistic) part of Germany falls.
1990: The former "people's factory" is now managed by the Treuhandanstalt-office, which is intended to lead the former state-owned factories to private ownership .
1991: MZ sales drop dramatically, because the old communistic market has vanished and the bikes are not attractive enough for the new market.
1992: the MuZ (Motorrad und Zweiradwerk) brand is established. Only 80 employees are left, but they are enthusiastic: the first new models, now with ROTAX four stroke engines, are a hit at the motor shows.
1993: MuZ wins some designer awards for the SKORPION model: Silver Award from the Designers and Art Directors Association (London), International Design Award (New York) and a BBC Design award.
1994: The production moves to a modern factory in Hohndorf, just outside of Zschopau. The SKORPION models are now approved for 49 states in the U.S.A.
1995: The SKORPION gains even the DOT/EPA/CARB approval for California!
History of the Marque: MZ
GP500.Org Part # 85000 MZ-Motorradwerk Zschopau motorcycle windshields
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Germany 1956 - today
1907: A bicycle factory is founded in Zschopau, Germany, the later DKW factory (DKW stands for "Dampf Kraft Wagen"= Steam Engine Vehicle, which was one of the first constructions of the factory)
1919: Production of a twostroke engine begins. It is a toy engine. The people started to translate DKW with "Des Knaben Wunsch" (Little Boy's Wish). People were poor, and the toy engine wasn't a great success. But the little engine was robust and strong, and in 3 years more than 30000 were sold as bicycle engines. This engine was called DKW = "Das Kleine Wunder" (The Little Wonder).
1922: The first motorcycles were built.
1925: The first motorcycle assembly line in Germany is installed at DKW in Zschopau.
1931: The removable alloy cylinder head leads to better cooling. In the first twenty years the factory had an output of 650000 two stroke motorcycles.
1932: The AUTO UNION is founded with the brands DKW (Zschopau), Wanderer (Chemnitz), Audi and Horch (Zwickau). The logo of the new brand were four rings like Audi still has it today.
1939: DKW has to build war motorcycles for the Nazis.
1945: The complete factory is disassembled, the machinery is confiscated by the Russians. The AUTO UNION management moves to Ingolstadt in the western part of Germany.
1946: Production of parts and engines starts again
1949: Motorcycle production starts again
1950: The IFA (Industrievereinigung FAhrzeugbau) RT 125 leaves the production line. It is an improved prewar design, robust and reliable. Later an engine with a displacement of 150cc was available besides the 125cc RT. The fan cooled versions of RT engines were used in the IWL Pitty, Wiesel , Berlin and Troll scooters.
1956: The brand "MZ" (Motorradwerk Zschopau) is introduced. In the best years 3200 employees built more than 80000 motorcycles, many of them were exported to more than 100 countries. The new ES 250 is introduced.
1957: First year of the 175cc version of the ES
1958: First GP victory at Hedemora
1962: The RT production ends.
1971: The 175cc production ends.
1976: Last GP at Anderstorp.
1983: July, 6th: a ETZ 250 as the two millionth MZ motorcycle leaves the production line
1989: The wall between the western and the eastern (communistic) part of Germany falls.
1990: The former "people's factory" is now managed by the Treuhandanstalt-office, which is intended to lead the former state-owned factories to private ownership .
1991: MZ sales drop dramatically, because the old communistic market has vanished and the bikes are not attractive enough for the new market.
1992: the MuZ (Motorrad und Zweiradwerk) brand is established. Only 80 employees are left, but they are enthusiastic: the first new models, now with ROTAX four stroke engines, are a hit at the motor shows.
1993: MuZ wins some designer awards for the SKORPION model: Silver Award from the Designers and Art Directors Association (London), International Design Award (New York) and a BBC Design award.
1994: The production moves to a modern factory in Hohndorf, just outside of Zschopau. The SKORPION models are now approved for 49 states in the U.S.A.
1995: The SKORPION gains even the DOT/EPA/CARB approval for California!
Collection Adrian Van Lerber
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2019
Estimated : € 20.000 - 30.000
Sold for € 23.000
Just as it had done 21 years previously with the revolutionary 'Traction Avant', Citroën stunned the world again in 1955 with the launch of the futuristically styled 'DS'. Beneath the shark-like newcomer's aerodynamically efficient, low-drag bodyshell there was all-independent, self-levelling, hydro-pneumatic suspension; plus power-operated brakes, clutch and steering. No European car would match the DS's ride quality for several years, the fundamental soundness of Citroën's ahead-of-its-time hydro-pneumatic suspension being demonstrated by its survival in computer-controlled form into the 21st Century. The DS's original 1,911cc, overhead-valve, long-stroke engine was replaced in 1966 by a short-stroke 1,985cc unit, also available in 2,175cc and 2,347cc versions, while other DS developments included swivelling headlights, fuel injection, and a five-speed gearbox. By the time production ceased in April 1975, more than 1.3 million of these wonderfully idiosyncratic cars had been built.
One of the last DS models produced, this top-of-the-range Pallas version has the fuel-injected 2.3-litre engine and the desirable five-speed manual transmission. It has been with the current owner for approximately 10 years and is presented in virtually original condition, the only notified departure from factory specification being a chromed exhaust system. Finished in white with black roof and brown leather interior, the car is offered with FIVA identity card, 2016 MFK (TüV), and Swiss registration papers.
GP500.Org Part # 85000 MZ-Motorradwerk Zschopau motorcycle windshields
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History of the Marque: MZ
Germany 1956 - today
1907: A bicycle factory is founded in Zschopau, Germany, the later DKW factory (DKW stands for "Dampf Kraft Wagen"= Steam Engine Vehicle, which was one of the first constructions of the factory)
1919: Production of a twostroke engine begins. It is a toy engine. The people started to translate DKW with "Des Knaben Wunsch" (Little Boy's Wish). People were poor, and the toy engine wasn't a great success. But the little engine was robust and strong, and in 3 years more than 30000 were sold as bicycle engines. This engine was called DKW = "Das Kleine Wunder" (The Little Wonder).
1922: The first motorcycles were built.
1925: The first motorcycle assembly line in Germany is installed at DKW in Zschopau.
1931: The removable alloy cylinder head leads to better cooling. In the first twenty years the factory had an output of 650000 two stroke motorcycles.
1932: The AUTO UNION is founded with the brands DKW (Zschopau), Wanderer (Chemnitz), Audi and Horch (Zwickau). The logo of the new brand were four rings like Audi still has it today.
1939: DKW has to build war motorcycles for the Nazis.
1945: The complete factory is disassembled, the machinery is confiscated by the Russians. The AUTO UNION management moves to Ingolstadt in the western part of Germany.
1946: Production of parts and engines starts again
1949: Motorcycle production starts again
1950: The IFA (Industrievereinigung FAhrzeugbau) RT 125 leaves the production line. It is an improved prewar design, robust and reliable. Later an engine with a displacement of 150cc was available besides the 125cc RT. The fan cooled versions of RT engines were used in the IWL Pitty, Wiesel , Berlin and Troll scooters.
1956: The brand "MZ" (Motorradwerk Zschopau) is introduced. In the best years 3200 employees built more than 80000 motorcycles, many of them were exported to more than 100 countries. The new ES 250 is introduced.
1957: First year of the 175cc version of the ES
1958: First GP victory at Hedemora
1962: The RT production ends.
1971: The 175cc production ends.
1976: Last GP at Anderstorp.
1983: July, 6th: a ETZ 250 as the two millionth MZ motorcycle leaves the production line
1989: The wall between the western and the eastern (communistic) part of Germany falls.
1990: The former "people's factory" is now managed by the Treuhandanstalt-office, which is intended to lead the former state-owned factories to private ownership .
1991: MZ sales drop dramatically, because the old communistic market has vanished and the bikes are not attractive enough for the new market.
1992: the MuZ (Motorrad und Zweiradwerk) brand is established. Only 80 employees are left, but they are enthusiastic: the first new models, now with ROTAX four stroke engines, are a hit at the motor shows.
1993: MuZ wins some designer awards for the SKORPION model: Silver Award from the Designers and Art Directors Association (London), International Design Award (New York) and a BBC Design award.
1994: The production moves to a modern factory in Hohndorf, just outside of Zschopau. The SKORPION models are now approved for 49 states in the U.S.A.
1995: The SKORPION gains even the DOT/EPA/CARB approval for California!
The Piaggio Ape (pronounced "ah-peh" - Italian for bee ) is a three-wheeled light commercial vehicle first produced in 1948 by Piaggio.
At the end of WWII, most Italians, badly affected by the war, lacked modes of transport, and more importantly, the financial means to acquire full-sized four-wheeled vehicles. In 1947 the inventor of the Vespa, aircraft designer Corradino D'Ascanio, came up with the idea of building a light three wheeled commercial vehicle to power Italy's economical reconstruction, an idea which found favour with Enrico Piaggio, the son of the firm's founder, Rinaldo. The very first Ape model and the mark immediately following it were mechanically a Vespa with two wheels added to the rear, with a flat-bed structure on top of the rear axle. In the early sale brochures and adverts the vehicle was referred to as the VespaCar or TriVespa and cost 170.000 liras. The first Apes featured 50cc, 125cc or 150cc and more recently 175cc engines. By the time of the 1964 Ape D a cab was added to protect the driver from the elements. The Ape has been in continuous production since its inception and has been produced in a variety of different body styles in Italy and India.
Controlled with scooter style handlebars, the original Ape was designed to sit one, but can accommodate a passenger (with a tight fit) in its cab. A door on each side is provided, making it quicker to get out of the vehicle when making deliveries to different sides of the road. Performance is suited to the job of light delivery, with good torque for hills but a low top speed, which is irrelevant in the urban settings for it was designed. Outside of towns Apes are customarily driven as close as possible to the curb to allow traffic to pass.
The vehicles comes in various configurations such as vans and pickups for load carrying and autorickshaw (Tuk-tuk) for human transportation. More recently Piaggio have made lifestyle models such as the Ape Cross Country and the Ape Web aimed at the young.
Ape Calessino Electric Lithium Values of environmental awareness and respect, which are key in the strategy of the Piaggio Group and in its research and development activities, have now led to the creation of a new zero environmental impact version of the Ape Calessino.The idea of being in touch with nature and with the surrounding environment inspired an evolution in the concept of mobility embodied by Ape Calessino better than any other vehicle. Introducing the electric Ape Calessino Electric Lithium.Ape Calessino Electric Lithium offers the same features and elegance as the conventional engine version. The electric version gains its own unique livery, with an elegant blue and white two-tone color scheme for the bodywork and canvas elements. The same two-tone scheme is echoed in the interior, with cream colored upholstery trimmed with blue piping.Since its launch, Ape Calessino has been met with a genuine fondness and a reputation as a mobility solution that breaks free of the frenetic rhythms of modern life to rediscover values of friendship and conviviality. Exclusive and elegant, yet practical and sturdy just like every other Ape; the bodywork of the new Ape Calessino Electric Lithium is given a double cataphoresis painting treatment, making it even more resistant to the corrosive action typical of the humid, saline conditions of a seaside environment.Ape Calessino Electric Lithium is the perfect vehicle for anyone who wants to stand out from the crowd with original elegance and in complete harmony with the surrounding environment.The new electric Ape Calessino combines the practicality, elegance and agility that have made the Ape Calessino such a hit with capability of accessing zones usually prohibited to vehicles with conventional internal combustion engines, such as areas of particular natural and environmental importance, historical town centers and restricted traffic areas.This makes Ape Calessino Electric Lithium an indispensable tool, for instance, for resorts, hotels and tourism operators intending to offer their guests a fun and distinctive shuttle service that can reach the centre of a cultural city, fend for itself in the hustle and bustle of a medieval town centre or wind its way along the panoramic routes of a beautiful Mediterranean island with equal ease. With a range of 75 Km, all of these destinations and more are easily within reach of the Ape Calessino Electric Lithium, in total respect for the environment and cocooned in silence: electric drive means that Ape Calessino is not just a zero emissions vehicle, it is also completely silent, so that its occupants can enjoy the beauty of a nature to the full or travel through densely populated centers without causing even the slightest disturbance.The Aenerbox system also offers another advantage: the battery does not discharge while the vehicle is not in use, even if left for prolonged periods. This is a significant benefit, especially considering the typically seasonal nature of the tourism industry, for example, and goes hand in hand with remarkable longevity. The life cycle of these batteries is an incredible 15 years (or more than 800 recharge cycles for a total of approximately 60,000 Km), compared with the 7-10 years of a conventional battery system.Built in a series of just 100 examples, the most exclusive Ape of all time is destined for a design-conscious clientele that appreciates Italian style. But this is not just an extremely functional vehicle; it is also a true collector's piece, as highlighted by the numbered plate making it even more exclusive. Ape Calessino Electric Lithium is on sale, on Italian market, at € 19,900 (VAT not included).
Messerschmidt KR200 (1955-64) Engine 191cc S1 TS
Production 40,000
Registration Number Unknown
MESSERSCHMIDT (Car) ALBUM
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Messerschmidt were temporarily banned from building aircraft following World War II and had turned to producing other products, in 1952 they were approached by Fritz Fend with a view to manufacturing a small motor model was the KR175 launched in 1952 powered by a 175cc engine. based on his Fend Flitzer invalid carriage. The first vehicle was the From this came the three wheeled KR175 a two seater with tandem seats, with tubular spaceframe, handle bar steering, and bonded rubber suspension the KR standing for Kabinenroller - scooter with a cabin
Replaced in 1955 by the larger engined KR200 which incorporated the same basic frame as the KR175 with changes to the bodywork (notably including wheel cutouts in the front fenders) and an improved canopy design and had a car type throttle and clutch, Dyna start and a reversible engine. THe KR200 was powered by a 91cc Fichtel & Sachs air-cooled, single cylinder, two-stroke engine positioned in front of the rear wheel. ] The rear suspension and engine mounting were reworked, and hydraulic shock absorbers were installed at all three wheels. Tire sizes were enlarged to 4.00×8
Retailing for around DM 2,500, the KR200 was considered an instant success with almost 12,000 built during its first year, maximum speed was probably determined by the bravery of its pilot but due its lightweight the little car was capable of a speed in excess of 90 km/h (56 mph)
In 1956, around a year after West Germany joined NATO, Messerschmitt was allowed to manufacture aircraft again and lost interest in Fend's microcars. Messerschmitt sold the Regensburg works to Fend who, with brake and hub supplier Valentin Knott, formed Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Regensburg (FMR) to continue production of the KR200 but as the German and other economies began to recover sales of the bubble car derivatives decline and Messerchmidt car production ceased
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Shot 03.11.2019 Redhill, Surrey 144-290
Barcelona (Spain).
De una mini-kdd organizada por Mayte (a quien por fin he conocido) en su última visita a Barcelona. Nos acompañaron Paco, Albert, Jordi y M. Carmen y Miguel.
A la hora de la cena sólo quedábamos Mayte, Paco, Albert y un servidor. Mientras esperábamos a que nos dieran mesa, ellos se pusieron a probar cosas con luces, y yo me quedé encandilado con esta maravilla.
ENGLISH
Montesa was Formed in 1944 by Pedro Permanyer and Francisco Xavier "Paco" Bultó. Their first Montesa prototype was based upon the French Motobécane models of that time. Permanyer began to produce his own gas engines, which allowed for a new area in motorcycles to be explored and expanded into. Permanyer and Bultó teamed up in Barcelona and created a light-weight motorcycle. This led to the creation of a bike powered by a 95cc two-stroke engine with no rear suspension. Despite some setbacks, they sold 22 of these units in the first year of production. The next year, the partnership focused on production improvements and meeting the growing demand for their bike. As a successor to the previous model, Bultó designed a new 125cc roadster, which was tested in many the trail-type rallies and semi-enduros that were popular in Spain at the time.
When Spain's economy began to improve. Permanyer promoted the all-around champion motorcyclist Pedro Pi from head test rider to chief development engineer. Leopold Mila was made Technical Director and Permanyer's son Javier, was to be Sports Assistant. Work began right away on designing a brand new all-unit-construction 175cc engine that by 1960, would power the latest Impala sports roadster model. This engine would form the basis of the company's future trials and motocross machines. To promote sales of this model, three Impala's were taken to Africa where they covered over 12,000 miles of terrain, most of it being off-road. Back in Spain, Pi was busy winning the Spanish motocross and road race championships and working on a new 250cc version.
More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montesa_Honda
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CASTELLANO
Montesa es una marca española de motocicletas cuyo origen se remonta a la creación de la empresa del mismo nombre en 1944 por Pedro Permanyer Puigjaner.
El modelo de Montesa de mayor éxito fue la Montesa Impala (1962), motocicleta de turismo de 175 cc que también se fabricó en una versión esport de 250 cc. Su creador fue Leopoldo Milà i Sagnier (1921 - 2006). En pruebas, tres unidades de pre-serie recorrieron a principios de los años sesenta África entera, desde Ciudad del Cabo a Barcelona, ya en Europa, (más de 20.000 km en tres meses) dando muestra de una robustez, fiabilidad y aptitudes deportivas legendarias.
The same car as in the previous picture totally restored and presented in a recent show in Barcelona (XXIX Auto Retro 2012)
Penton was a brand of off-road use motorcycle introduced in 1968 by John Penton, a noted enduro rider on the dirt bike competition circuit.[1]
Penton approached the KTM company, who at the time built bicycles and mopeds, to build a light-weight off-road motorcycle.[1] The first Penton motorcycles were modified small bore motorcycles with a Sachs engine with improved suspension and details.[2] The early motorcycles made their mark in International Six Days Trials (now called the International Six Days Enduro) competitions with riders such as future Motorcycle Hall of Fame members Billy Uhl and Carl Cranke. The most popular size was the 125cc (Six Day), but they were also made in 100cc (also Berkshire) and later, in 175cc (Jackpiner, in 1972), 250cc (Hare Scrambler, in 1973), and 400cc (Mint, in 1974). Later models utilized KTM engines, gas forks, lay down shocks, fiberglass gas tanks, plastic fenders and frames of high grade chrome-moly steel.
Other, less-common models included the Mudlark observed trials motorcycle (made by Wassell in England), the Cafe MX (a dual purpose version of the Mudlark), the Hiro 125 (the Six Day with an Italian motor), the Woodsman (an enduro version of the Mudlark) and the K-R (Kenny Roberts)shorttrack racer.[2]
Production, development and distribution was taken over completely by KTM Austria in 1978.
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Montée historique du Salbert Sept 2016 - Territoire de Belfort - France
Photo from and with the courtesy of Christophe Bogula
Lambretta foi a primeira fábrica de veículos do Brasil, saindo na frente até mesmo da indústria automobilística. A implantação da fábrica Lambretta do Brasil S.A.- Indústrias Mecânicas em 1955 , como uma licenciada da Inocentti, no bairro da Lapa em São Paulo, coincidiu com a moda mundial da motoneta ( scooter ), na década de 50. A produção entre 1958 e 1960, o apogeu da marca, superou a quantidade de 50.000 unidades por ano.
Um dos pontos fortes da Lambretta era a boa estabilidade, devido ao baixo centro de gravidade proporcionado pelo motor próximo da roda traseira. O motor 2 tempos tinha boa refrigeração mesmo em Marcha lenta, proporcionada por uma ventoinha.
A partir de 1960 foi lançado o modelo LI (corresponde ao modelo "série 2 " que foi lançado pela Innocenti na Itália em outubro de 1959) que substituía o eixo cardan por corrente, câmbio de 4 Marçoas, pneus aro 10" ao invés de 8" além de outras modificações, inclusive na versão Lambrecar.
Em 1964 a fábrica lançava uma versão com um motor mais potente, O modelo X de 175cc. Muda sua denominação para Cia. Industrial Pasco Lambretta , fazendo apenas uma mudança da razão social: Pasco é a abreviatura de Pascowitch, nome do proprietário da empresa desde sua implantação inicial.
Em 1970 Felipe Pugliese, então o maior acionista, comprou a fábrica juntamente com o empresário Oliveiro Brumana. mudando a razão social da fábrica para Brumana & Pugliesi S.A. - Indústria e Comércio de Motores e Veículos. Começou então uma tentativa de recuperação da fábrica: foram construídas novas instalações, na via Anhangüera, com 19 mil metros quadrados de área e 12 mil construídos. Foi adquirido maquinário completo para produzir uma 125cc nacional.
Em 1971, numa tentativa de melhorar o mercado, a Lambretta lançou uma moto híbrida com motoneta, a Xispa, com projeto e componentes totalmente nacionais em versão de 150cc e 175cc que ficou em linha até 1979.
Mas a indústria automobilística já tinha se implantado e o mercado das motocicletas se aquecia com a entrada das japonesas. A Lambretta quase fechou neste momento. Em 1976 a Brumana Pugliese lança o ciclomotor Ponei, utilizando componentes da Xispa e um motor parecido com o da Garelli, ficando em linha até 1980.
O modelo LI evoluiu para a bela Cynthia lançada em 150 e 175cc, ao mesmo tempo que era lançada a MS150 que era mais estreita que a primeira e tinha as tampas laterais cortadas, pelo que recebeu o apelido de "mini saia".
Mas faltou capital e a Honda e a Yamaha lançaram primeiro suas 125 cc, e o maquinário ficou guardado em um canto da indústria, sem qualquer utilização. A Lambretta parou de produzir a motoneta (scooter) e passou por uma grande crise. Finalmente em 1979, como último suspiro, lançou a Lambretta Br Tork nas versões 125P, 125T e de 150cc, voltado para o segmento de veículos populares com preços acessíveis.
A fábrica faliu em 1982. Sua congênere na Argentina a Siambretta fechou as portas no final da década de 60. Hoje a Lambretta ainda é produzida na Índia pela "S.I.L" ( Scooters India Ltd) porém somente o triciclo conhecido como "Tuk Tuk".