Registration No: BDA 882N
Frame No: 1121167
Engine No: 6482
CC: 149
MOT: Exempt

• Restored a few years ago
• An unusual Italian machine
• Rare survivor today
• Current V5C on file

Gilera is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded in Arcore in 1909 by Giuseppe Gilera and still in existence today after the company was purchased by the Piaggio group in 1969. After World War II, Gilera dominated Grand Prix motorcycle racing, winning the 500cc road racing world championship six times in eight years, but after facing a downturn in motorcycle sales due to the increase in the popularity of automobiles after the war, Gilera made a gentleman's agreement with the other Italian motorcycle makers to quit Grand Prix racing after the 1957 season. Introduced in 1972, the new overhead valve Arcore models were offered in both 125 and 150cc forms. Although derived from the earlier four stroke singles that had sustained the company through the 1960s, the new machines benefited from improvements to both the mechanics and styling.

This Gilera Arcore was purchased by the late vendor a few years ago as an ideal lightweight machine in his advancing years. He used the machine on a few occasions for local club meetings in the summer. It benefits from an older restoration but is holding up well. It has formed part of his collection of machines and has been stored since the autumn of 2023. It was running well at the time it was put away and the usual checks will be required before use. It comes complete with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217