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| + | '''Agrati''' (Ditta A. Agrati & Figli, Monticello, later Agrati-Garelli, Gruppo Industriale, Como, 1958-1965) was a historic [[Italian]] brand of [[scooters]], only after the launch together with [[Garelli]] global fame. | ||
| + | The Agrati factory was founded in 1900 and originally built electric motors and later bikes, but from 1958 on, built the Capri scooter. After World War II, [[Garelli]] was acquired by the '''Agrati''' family becoming Agrati-Garelli. | ||
| − | + | Still known as [[Garelli]], they concentrated on producing smaller [[motorcycles]] and [[mopeds]] for the European market. After going along with Garelli in 1960, production was greatly increased. In addition, it was mainly focused on small motorcycles from 48 - 125 cc. | |
In the 1960’s ''Agrati Garelli'' produced the classic [[Capri]] scooter a direct competitor to the machines produced by [[Vespa]] and [[Lambretta]], today the remaining [[Capri]]’s are highly valued collectors items. | In the 1960’s ''Agrati Garelli'' produced the classic [[Capri]] scooter a direct competitor to the machines produced by [[Vespa]] and [[Lambretta]], today the remaining [[Capri]]’s are highly valued collectors items. | ||
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| + | After 1965 the name Agrati was no longer used and all motorcycles and scooters would go under the name ''[[Garelli]]''. | ||
Revision as of 10:47, 14 April 2010
Agrati (Ditta A. Agrati & Figli, Monticello, later Agrati-Garelli, Gruppo Industriale, Como, 1958-1965) was a historic Italian brand of scooters, only after the launch together with Garelli global fame.
The Agrati factory was founded in 1900 and originally built electric motors and later bikes, but from 1958 on, built the Capri scooter. After World War II, Garelli was acquired by the Agrati family becoming Agrati-Garelli.
Still known as Garelli, they concentrated on producing smaller motorcycles and mopeds for the European market. After going along with Garelli in 1960, production was greatly increased. In addition, it was mainly focused on small motorcycles from 48 - 125 cc.
In the 1960’s Agrati Garelli produced the classic Capri scooter a direct competitor to the machines produced by Vespa and Lambretta, today the remaining Capri’s are highly valued collectors items.
After 1965 the name Agrati was no longer used and all motorcycles and scooters would go under the name Garelli.
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