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Founded by Mario Malanca, Malanca produced small engine performance motorcycles and mopeds from 1956 to 1986. The second series of the Malanca Competizione arrived in 1969. The aesthetics appeared completely renewed thanks to a new and slender tank with a modern design, with the fuel cap moved towards the rear, new saddle and toolbox and telescopic fork with internal springs. The vehicle was able to easily exceeded the top speed of its rivals, making it a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack in the 50cc series.
From 1968 to 1974, the Malanca was prolific in competition and won six Italian championships with this model.
Showing just 1 kilometer from new, this extremely rare and highly original, race ready, time capsule example was unearthed from a California barn and features a factory equipped racing transmission, rear sets and clip on handle bars with performance levers.
1956 Gilera 150 Sport
Italy’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer, Gilera was among the most successful racing marques of the early-mid 1950’s. They picked up several record setting wins and were the first motorcycle brand to achieve lap times over 100 miles per hour at the legendary (and extremely dangerous) Isle of Man TT road race. The popular, reliable and beautiful 150 was to be the best-selling Gilera ever with 96,000 units built between 1952 and 1960. Two versions were initially available: Turismo and Sport, but they were later joined by the Gran Turismo (1955), Super Sport and Rossa Super (1957).
This “Sport” example from 1956 was originally sold in Italy where it remained until the early 2000’s. Shown with wonderful patina and in original barn find condition it was customized at some point during its early ownership history with custom decals, uprated performance components and a custom painted gas tank
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Inierzione
The Alfa Romeo Spider was launched at the 36th Geneva Motor Show in March 1966 and together with the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce tested by the press at an event organized in Gardone Riviera. To choose a name for the Spider Alfa Romeo announced a write-in competition, offering an example of the new car as a prize.
In 1970 the first significant change to the exterior styling was introduced on the Spider with the original’s distinctive elongated round tail revised to a Kamm tail, improving luggage space. Numerous other small changes took place both inside and out, such as a slightly different grille, new door handles, a more raked windscreen, top-hinged pedals and much improved interior trim. 22,059 of the Spider Veloce 2000 Iniezione (US version) Coda Tronca (2nd generation car) were sold.
This example from 1977 was rescued from the back of a performance and restoration shop where it was being prepped as an autocross racing car. While it retains its race prepped engine, it was returned back to street car form and upgraded with custom suspension, exhaust, ignition and electrical, wheels and European spec bumpers and mirrors. A well loved car with mostly very long term owners, patina was protected throughout and most new parts added were aged physically to retain its heirloom appearance.