Description
1938 Gilera HE 500cc
Rare Pre-War Italian Motorcycle
A rare and highly characterful 1938 Gilera HE 500cc, forming part of a significant private collection of early Italian and military motorcycles.
The accompanying collection history states that this motorcycle was purchased from a private collection near the Vatican in Rome, giving the machine a particularly interesting Italian provenance trail.
By the late 1930s, Gilera was firmly established as one of Italy’s most important motorcycle manufacturers, building robust large-capacity machines and developing an increasingly strong reputation for engineering and performance.
This example displays classic pre-war Italian motorcycle architecture, including substantial frame construction, period suspension, sprung seating, exposed mechanical components and unmistakable 1930s proportions.
Key Features
1938 Gilera
HE model
500cc
Rare pre-war Italian motorcycle
Collection history records purchase near the Vatican in Rome
Period sprung saddle
Traditional spoked wheels
Strong collector and display appeal
Condition
Presented as a historic collector’s motorcycle with visible age and patina. Mechanical inspection and recommissioning are recommended before road use.
Provenance note: The Rome/ Vatican-area history is based on information accompanying the collection and has not been independently verified by us.
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