Zundapp engines have been used in numerous machines including
Casal,
Hercules,
Meister,
Rickman
and
Santamaria.
February 14th 2005
Zundapp Lapel Badge on Ebay
Vendor's Description:
These old badges have been stored for years and are like new
GREAT GIFT IDEA- solid metal badge inlaid with hard enamel - measures
19 mms across. pin and clasp on back functions perfectly.This badge looks
really cool-wear on your jacket tie hat handbag etc etc.
Brief History. please print a copy to keep with your purchase-
The Zündapp story began in 1917, founded by Dr. Fritz Neumeyer
and Friedruch Krupp. Advertisements of the day proclaimed that their motorcycles
were "Motorrades für jedermann," motorcycles for everyone.
By 1938 Zündapp had produced more than 200,000 motorcycles. During
World War II, Zündapp produced motorcycles for the German military.
In 1951 Zündapp decided to take a look at the scooter craze sweeping
Italy. After designing a few prototypes based on some of the more popular
Italian designs, Zündapp decided that Germany was ready for a homemade
scooter.
The Bella is not as curvy as the Vespa or Lambretta scooters of the
day, but the elegant design did catch the eye of the critcs at the 1953
Frankfurt show.
Characterized by a very large front fender with a slim rear end and
a tubular motorcycle-like frame, the Bella had strong resemblence to the
Moto Parilla Levrier scooter. The Bella had large 12-inch wheels and was
originaly produced in only a 150cc model. Later a 200cc model was released
which boasted 10hp.
The last 150cc Bella was manufactured in 1958, but the 200s were continued
until 1962. A 175cc model, the R175S, was introduced in 1961 and continued
through 1964.
The End of Zündapp
After the Bella, Zündapp made the Roller 50 and RS50 scooters,
which compared to the large Bella, are very slimmed down. These scooters,
which were very similar to the Lambretta of the day, were made until 1984.
In 1984 and 1985, Zündapp began to experience severe financial
troubles and as a result, the entire stock and factory was sold to China.
