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Pierton
Gaston Durand, the manufacturer, was a talented racer who registered 44 patents between 1925 and 1953.
Pierton of Paris

Murder and Mayhem
In May 1998 three rare classic racing motorcycles were stolen, an AJS 7R, a Matchless G45 and a G50. The story involves two murders and a good many other motorcycles.
Stolen Classics

Spanish Makes (S)

Notes on some of the rarer Spanish marques

This page lists brands for which we currently have only an historical precis. For a more complete listing visit the Spanish Index.

Sadrian 1955-1965

Salvador 1923-1930

Sanromà
Manufactured in Barcelona during the 1950s, these were initially re-badged imports. They then built mopeds and tricycles powered by Gamo and Cucciolo engines.
Source: wikipedia.ca.

Sanson 1958-1965

Santoja / Setter

SB 1948-1963

Sbay Motor

Based on Sotogrande, an island off the eastern coast of Spain, the firm built modern custom road machines using some of the best components available, including those of Ohlins, Brembo, and Rizoma.

Website: sbaymotorco.com

Seat Electric Scooter

Seat

Part of the Volkswagen Group, the Seat electric scooter is built by Silence of Barcelona. The firm's main focus is automobiles.

Website: seat.com

FB: fb.com/SEAT.Official

SecoVega

Talleres Mecánicos SV in Zaragoza was a sidecar manufacturer established in 1952, which began building motorcycles in 1954 fitted with 125cc engines initially of their own manufacture and later from Hispano Villiers. Two models were produced, the Sport and the Popular. Motorcycle production ceased in 1957 and the business was sold to some of the factory workers, who continued sidecar production.

Source: OTTW

SER (ES) 1956-1962

Sicilia

Sicilia

Fabrica de Motos Accesorios Sicilia

Avda. J. Antonio 736

(possibly Avenida Jose Antonio, Madrid)

Silco (Silvestre y Corell)

Hails from Oliva, Valencia. Few of the attractive lightweights were constructed.

The 65cc four-stroke engine had the carburettor mounted at the front, facing into the airstream. Given the scant filtration and the frequently dusty roads, the engine's longevity was probably not extensive.

Exhibited at the Sala Santy Collection

Silco 1950 65cc

Silco 65cc c.1950

Silco 65cc Engine c.1950

Silco 65cc c.1951

Silence 2012-2025

Simó 1924-1933

Siroko 1978-1981

SOL Sidecar on a Sanglas

SOL Sidecars

During the late 1950s and into the 1960s, the "Bismark Workshops", based in Barcelona, were dedicated to the manufacture of sidecars, with some of them fitted with the tilting sidecar system.

Source: Mike Ricketts

Soler Rapida 1954 50cc

Soler

One of the many works by Mario Soler, the man behind Bassella Museo Moto.

Powered by a 53cc Iresa engine, it was built in 1954 for his children Estanis and Toni. The delightful machine is featured in the museum's collection.

Solerita 1947