Highlights

Rare co-branding collaboration between Garelli and the Trussardi fashion house
Finished in an exclusive gold livery with Trussardi-specific details
The vendor describes it as being in fine condition throughout

The Appeal

Born from the ingenuity of Milanese engineer Carlo Alberto Girardi in the mid-1930s and developed in partnership with Adalberto Garelli, the Mosquito auxiliary bicycle motor became a sensation when it went on sale in 1946, so named by factory workers for its remarkably quiet operation. It became the most widespread auxiliary bicycle motor in Europe, with licensed production spanning from Spain to Argentina. This 1985 example represents a fascinating chapter in the Mosquito's story: a collaboration with the renowned Trussardi fashion house, marrying Italian industrial heritage with high fashion in a striking exercise in co-branding.

Offered by Biga Garage, this Trussardi Mosquito is a charming and collectable piece of design history that encapsulates a uniquely Italian sensibility, sure to appeal to collectors of Italian curiosities or those drawn to the intersection of fashion and engineering.

Key Information

Mileage: N/A (no odometer)
Country of registration: Unregistered (located in Italy)
Technical inspection status: Offered without inspection (unregistered)
Technical specs: 36 cm³ single-cylinder two-stroke auxiliary engine

The Detail

Presents exceedingly well, as the photographs attest
Gentle patina of age, enhancing the aesthetic
The vendor states the vehicle is in fine working condition
Fitted with the Garelli Mosquito two-stroke auxiliary engine with flywheel and drive roller crankshaft arrangement
Features Trussardi-branded badging and trim distinguishing it from standard production models

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