Ercole is Italian for Hercules – an appropriate name for this vintage three-wheeler that could carry nearly a ton of weight in the hydraulic bed. Some models came with a cab that could fit three, though this example was designed for a solo rider that would have to brave the weather.
1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon
Cagiva is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. It’s history would make a great basis for an Italian Motorcycle-themed soap opera. Giovanni Castiglioni and his sons ran the business out of Varese, Italy. Over the years there were deals involving a used Aermacchi/Harley Davidson factory, a buyout of Ducati in 1985, and later buyouts of Moto Morini and Husqvarna. Most of these …
1972 Harley Davidson Shortster
Post Sale Update: This Shortster sold for $1,750. In 1972 Harley (Aermacchi) introduced the 65 CC Shortster minibike. It was an apparent attempt by Harley to get kids on a HD and get them dreaming of the big bike. One advertisement showed a youngster standing with his minibike by a pond. The reflection in the water was a Sportster. The …
Fiat Powered in Italy – 1981 Shifty 900
View Post2002 Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom Replica – 147/155
When Ben Bostrom competed in AMA Superbike with the Ducati 998S, his number was 155. So in 2002, when Ducati released a limited edition replica of his race bike, they sold 155 in the US and 155 in the UK. Every single one was signed on the tank by Ben himself, and MSRP was $22,695.
1953 Aermacchi 125N Cigno
According to the seller, there are less than 5 of these little Aermacchi scoots in the United States. I have no idea if that’s true, but what I do know is that what looks like the gas tank is actually a storage unit, and you can shift it to make the bike look like a small motorcycle or a step-through …
Auction Preview – Bonhams Paris 2017
Tomorrow, Bonhams is auctioning off a whole bunch of cars and 14 motorcycles in Paris.
1967 Vespa Sprint 150
In the wreckage of post WWII Italy the aircraft and maker Piaggio decided that Italy desperately needed cheap and reliable transportation. They patented their first effort in April, 1946 and had a 1947 model in production. Their aircraft heritage clearly showed in the bodywork of the newly named Vespa. By the early 1960s Vespa was being made under license in …
Never Started in England – 1987 Benelli 304
30 years ago, this Benelli was unpacked and put on display. That’s pretty much where it has stayed since, which is why the seller says it’s basically new.
5 Rarities in Italy
A elderly gentleman in Carini, Italy has a collection of bikes, most of which he has owned for over 30 years. Unfortunately, he is getting old and needs to sell some motorcycles, so a group of his friends are helping out. They’ve currently got 5 bikes up on eBay, and all are said to be “in beautiful restored condition” and …
Entry Level Harley? 1967 Harley-Davidson M65 Sport
In the 1960’s Harley Davidson realized it had nothing to compete with the small, entry level motorcycles that were flooding into the US from the Far East. As a result, it teamed with Aermacchi in Italy to produce Harley-badged models for the US market. The first to appear in the US was the Sprint 250, and later this model, labelled …
1954 Bianchi Cervino
All I’ve been able to figure out about the Cervino is that it has a 175cc 2-stroke. I’m familiar with other Bianchi models like the Tonale, but I don’t know about this bike and my usual attempts at internet sleuthing aren’t helpful. Do any of you have experience with or knowledge of the Cervino?
1978 Ducati 900SS Replica
The fine folks at Austin Vintage Cycle (they have the good sense to support Bike-urious, so check ’em out!) are selling a replica of a 900SS – if you’re not a stickler for authenticity, you may find that this is a much cheaper way to enjoy similar riding dynamics.
LSR Potential – 1967 Harley-Davidson Sprint
“You are never truly fast unless you are the fastest.” – Don McBride. My friend McBride held the Land Speed Record for 1000 CC (4 wheels) off and on for several years during the 90s. At one point he held 1k natural aspirated gas and fuel AND 1k supercharged gas and fuel at the same time. Land Speed Racing is …