CLASSIC ITALIAN MOTORCYCLES

Guardian Angel: 1957 Mondial 250GP Bialbero

By Hamish Cooper

Architect John Goldman’s painstakingly restored ex-Tarquinio Provini 1957 Mondial 250 GP race bike.

Rare Air: Moto Parilla 175 MSDS F3

By Vicki Smith

The factory race version of the regular production MSDS, the F3 was built in extremely small numbers.

Shoulda Been a Champion: Bimota YB4EI-R

By Alan Cathcart

Alan Cathcart rides the Yamaha-powered Bimota YB4EI-R Superbike.

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What Might Have Been: The Lambretta GP Racer

By Hamish Cooper

In the early 1950s, scooter maker Lambretta crafted this amazing 250cc V-twin GP racer.

On Wings of Green and Gold: Aermacchi Ala Verde

By Robert Smith

Found at a shop in Illinois, this Aermacchi Ala Verde is something special.

King of Cool: Bimota HB1 Tribute

By Greg Williams

Enthusiast Rob Phillips builds a stunning tribute to the legendary first Bimota HB1.

Devilishly Clever: 1955 Devil Lusso Extra

By Margie Siegal

A tiny motorcycle propelled by a 160cc 2-stroke, the Devil Lusso Extra looks more toy than transportation.