Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1962 French 50cc Moped
No Reserve
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: GTA* 210427*
MOT: Exempt
Purchased by the late vendor after he spotted it hanging from a restaurant ceiling!
Rare, Italian moped
Entered from a private collection
Engine turns but will require recommissioning
Based in the Italian town of Caorso, Gitan was founded by Gino Tansini during 1950. Manufacturing a diverse range of bicycles, mopeds, scooters and motorcycles over the next three decades, the company initially fitted proprietary MI-VAL units to its powered two-wheelers before switching to engines of its own design. A mainstay of production, the Grillo moped debuted in 1956. Powered by a 49cc single-cylinder engine allied to three- (and later four-speed) transmission, it could be had in Tourist and Sport guises.
Entered from a deceased estate, this particular example is thought to date from circa 1962 and to therefore be a four-speed model with handlebar gearchange. Spotted hanging from a restaurant ceiling by the late vendor, it joined his collection not long afterwards. Kept garaged since then, the Gitan turns over but will require recommissioning prior to use. Offered for sale without reserve or any documentation.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
