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c.1955 Capriolo Aéro-Caproni 75cc
Chassis no. 13956
Engine no. 14065
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Chassis no. 13956
Engine no. 14065
No reserve price
No registration
No MOT
The 1955 Capriolo Aéro-Caproni 75 cc is one of the most refined and unexpected creations of the post-war Italian motorcycle industry, and proof that a company born to conquer the skies also knows, when it sets its mind to it, how to build exceptional machines for the road.
Capriolo is the motorcycle division of Aéro-Caproni, one of Italy’s largest and most prestigious aeronautical manufacturers, founded in 1910 by Gianni Caproni, a pioneer in bomber and transport aircraft. After the war, like so many other aeronautical industries, Caproni switched to civilian production, establishing Capriolo in 1948 and transferring its expertise in precision mechanics, lightweight construction and cutting-edge engineering to the new venture. A heritage that is immediately apparent in every machine produced, objects of such quality and sophistication that they betray their aeronautical origins.
The 75 cm³ is one of the most remarkable engines in the Capriolo range. Its single-cylinder four-stroke engine with a horizontal overhead camshaft and a forward-leaning cylinder, in a layout that irresistibly evokes aircraft engines, is a mechanism of a sophistication absolutely unrivalled in this class. Lightweight, precise and remarkably smooth-running, it bears witness to a manufacturer accustomed to working with watchmaker’s tolerances and aviation-grade materials. The four-speed gearbox, the pressed steel frame and the telescopic fork front suspension complete a design of rare coherence and elegance.
1955 was a fine year for Capriolo; the company was at the height of its production capabilities, its machines were recognised and respected far beyond Italy’s borders, and the 75cc model embodied the very best that Italian aeronautical engineering could bring to the world of lightweight motorcycles.
An exceptional piece for a collector with an appreciation for technical genius in its most refined and unexpected form.
For any enquiries or to receive a condition report, please contact us on 06.52.56.31.11 or write to the following address: motos@aguttes.com
Please note that this lot must be collected after the sale near Bagnères-de-Luchon, in the Central Pyrenees, in the town of Les - Lérida; collection must take place between 5 and 10 May 2026.
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No roadworthiness certificate
No MOT
The 1955 75cc Capriolo Aéro-Caproni is one of the most refined and unexpected creations of the post-war Italian motorcycle industry, and proof that a company born to conquer the skies also knows, when it sets its mind to it, how to build exceptional machines for the road.
Capriolo is the motorcycle division of Aéro-Caproni, one of Italy’s largest and most prestigious aeronautical companies, founded in 1910 by Gianni Caproni, a pioneer in bomber and transport aircraft. After the war, having converted, like so many other aeronautical industries, to civilian production, Caproni created Capriolo in 1948 and transferred to it its expertise in precision mechanics, structural lightness and cutting-edge engineering. A legacy that is immediately apparent in every machine produced, objects of such quality and sophistication that they betray their aeronautical origins.
The 75 cm³ is one of the most outstanding engines in the Capriolo range. Its four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a horizontal overhead camshaft and a forward-inclined cylinder, in a layout that irresistibly evokes aircraft engines, is a mechanism of sophistication absolutely unrivalled in this displacement class. Lightweight, precise and remarkably smooth-running, it bears witness to a manufacturer accustomed to working with watchmaker’s tolerances and aviation-grade materials. The four-speed gearbox, the pressed steel frame and the front suspension with telescopic forks complete a design of rare coherence and elegance.
1955 was a great year for Capriolo: the company was at the peak of its production capabilities, its machines were recognised and respected far beyond Italy’s borders, and the 75 cm³ model embodied the very best that Italian aeronautical engineering could offer the world of lightweight motorcycles.
An exceptional piece, for a collector with an appreciation for technical genius in its most refined and surprising manifestations.
For any enquiries or to receive a condition report, please contact us on 06.52.56.31.11 or write to the following address: motos@aguttes.com
No reserve price