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Chassis No. B-4038
Engine No. M-3975
No registration certificate
No MOT
OSSA was founded in 1924 by Manuel Giró in Barcelona, initially as a manufacturer of cinema projectors. It was in 1949 that the brand ventured into motorcycling, with a first 125cc model that laid the foundations for a rigorous and ambitious mechanical philosophy. The 125 A, nicknamed ‘Palillos’ (‘sticks’ in Spanish), in reference to the slenderness of its forks and tubular frame, was one of the first expressions of this vision.
Its 125cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine is a simple and efficient piece of engineering, built with the care of a company seeking to establish itself in a Spanish market then in the midst of reconstruction. Lightweight, economical and accessible, it met the needs of a generation rediscovering mobility in 1950s Spain. Its slender tubular frame, which earned it its nickname, gave it a delicate and distinctive silhouette, instantly recognisable amongst contemporary models.
1953 was a formative year for OSSA; the brand had only been in the motorcycle business for four years, and every machine produced still bore the mark of an undiminished founding passion. Almost all examples of this generation have disappeared, victims of time and intensive use in a Spain that did not yet preserve its vintage machines.
A truly rare piece, marking the beginning of a great Barcelona adventure.
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 in Barcelona (Spain); collection must take place between 5 and 10 May 2026
Aguttes can assist you with the transport and delivery of your motorcycles; personalised quotes can be provided, so please do not hesitate to contact us regarding this.
OSSA was founded in 1924 by Manuel Giró in Barcelona, initially as a manufacturer of cinema projectors. It was in 1949 that the brand entered the motorcycle market, with a first 125cc model that laid the foundations for a rigorous and ambitious engineering philosophy. The 125 A, nicknamed ‘Palillos’ (‘sticks’ in Spanish), in reference to the slenderness of its forks and tubular frame, was one of the first expressions of this vision.
Its 125cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine is a simple and efficient piece of engineering, built with the care of a company seeking to establish itself in a Spanish market then in the midst of reconstruction. Lightweight, economical and accessible, it met the needs of a generation rediscovering mobility in 1950s Spain. Its slender tubular frame, which earned it its nickname, gave it a delicate and distinctive silhouette, instantly recognisable amongst contemporary models.
1953 was a formative year for OSSA; the brand had only been in the motorcycle business for four years, and every machine produced still bore the mark of an undiminished founding passion. Almost all examples of this generation have disappeared, victims of time and intensive use in a Spain that did not yet preserve its vintage machines.
A truly rare piece, marking the beginning of a great Barcelona adventure.