At the age of 12 Bruno Rossati began working eleven hour days.
"Now, approaching 91, I find myself reminiscing about my youth, still riding my motorcycle every day.
Letter re Ladetto
A Brief History of the Marque
Manufactured: 1946-1953
The first Italian post-war scooter, the machine was built from 1949 to 1953 by San Cristoforo of Milan using a two-stroke engine of 98cc in a tubular frame. Initially built by Gianca of Monza, the Nibbio - meaning "Kite" in English - was designed by Scarpa, who also designed the Iso scooter.
In 1949 manufacture passed to San Cristoforo who developed a new two-stroke 125cc engine with disc valves.
In 1952, a restyled version was announced as the Simonetta.
Sources: MC Storico Conti, moto-collection.org, et al.
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