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1997 GILERA EAGLET 50 (TYPE 086) - RARE ITALIAN YOUNGTIMER CHOPPER PROJECT | 100% ORIGINAL | 9, 192 KM QUICK HIGHLIGHTS:• Rare Model: Authentic 1990s 50cc Italian mini-chopper manufactured by Gilera / Piaggio — increasingly difficult to find in factory-stock condition.• Driver’s License: Can be legally ridden with a standard Category B (car) or AM license in most European countries.• Low Original Mileage: Just 9, 192 km on the clock.• 100% Stock & Unmolested: No aftermarket modifications, budget tuning, or modified wiring/ frame.• Matching Serial: Stamped unit #3, 410 of the Type 086 series. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & FACTORY DETAILS:• Make / Manufacturer: Gilera (Piaggio Veicoli Europei S. p. A. - Divisione Arcore, Italy)• Model: Eaglet 50 / Type 086 (GILERA 50 CUS/ 6M)• Year of Manufacture: 1997• VIN / Frame Number: ★ 003410 ★ (Matching numbered chassis)• Displacement: 49. 93 cc• Engine: 2-stroke, liquid-cooled, featuring factory Gilardoni 273C aluminum cylinder• Transmission: 6-speed manual (a rare feature for a 50cc moped)• Odometer: 9, 192 km (indicated on original Veglia Borletti gauge cluster)• Carburetor: Factory original Dell'Orto SHA 14/ 12N• Starter System: Electric starter• Max Permissible Weight: 225 kg• Fuel Tank Capacity: Approx. 12 Liters• Notable Factory Detail: Original chrome air filter cover featuring the factory logo "1/ 20 LITRE" (0. 05 L = 50 cc)CONDITION (RESTORATION PROJECT / BARN FIND):The motorcycle is complete and preserved in its authentic factory setup. The engine, frame, fuel tank, electrical system, exhaust, chrome trim, and gauge cluster are all factory-original. The engine retains very strong compression. Restoration Notes:• The bike has been stored and unstarted for approximately 10 years.• It requires a full mechanical overhaul before returning to the road (carburetor clean, fuel tank flush, fresh fluids, electric starter refurbishment).• Stored both indoors and outdoors over the years — shows honest patina, light surface rust, and minor cosmetic wear expected of a 27-year-old unrestored vehicle.• Pictures 100% represent the actual, current condition of the bike. It serves as an exceptionally solid and honest foundation for anyone looking to restore an original Italian youngtimer without having to hunt down missing rare parts. PAPERWORK & REGISTRATION:The motorcycle was registered locally in Romania in 2011 (Bihor County, local municipal registration regime for mopeds) and currently holds a local registration certificate and yellow plate.• Included with Sale: Vehicle Registration Certificate + Bill of Sale / Purchase Contract.• Please Note: Does not currently hold a national V5/ CIV document, as municipal moped registration did not require it at the time. Any subsequent registration, export clearance, or inspection procedures will be the buyer's responsibility based on their local country's regulations. MODEL HISTORY & RARITY:Produced between 1993 and 1999, the Gilera Eaglet (Type 086) was designed as a stylish mini-cruiser built with genuine motorcycle standards: double-cradle frame, liquid cooling, and a 6-speed gearbox. Today, most surviving units have been heavily modified, stripped for parts, or discarded. Finding a complete, unmolested example with under 10, 000 km is a genuine rarity. THE STORY BEHIND THE BIKE:I bought this bike back in 2011 from a Hungarian seller, shortly after it had been brought over from Germany. I was 16 years old when I first got on it. I rode it through summer heat and winter cold — back then, weather didn't matter. All I needed was the key in my hand, fuel in the tank, and two wheels underneath me. It is the bike I grew up with and one of my favorite memories from my teenage years. After sitting parked for over a decade, I’ve decided it’s time to pass the torch. Rather than moving it from one corner of the garage to another, I’d love to see it go to a passionate collector or builder who has the time and enthusiasm to restore it, bring the engine back to life, and put it back on the open road. I’ll gladly hold onto the photos and memories.
