Santamaria Motorcycles

A Brief History of the Marque
Manufactured in Novi Ligure, northwest Italy from 1951-1963, production included Mofas and Mopeds of 49cc, 69cc. 98cc, 123cc and 147cc with Zundapp, Sachs, Minarelli, Franco Morini and JLO engines.

Some of these were branded as Zundapp, with a prominent Zundapp logo.

The machines were exported to Portugal, Netherlands and South Africa. Examples have appeared California, so may well have been exported to the United States.

Models include
1957 Grand Sport
1958 Tigrotto 50cc Minarelli Moped
1962 50cc Sport Franco Morini

Sources: Tragatsch p268, motoclubstoricoconti.it, et al.

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20-Jul-2020
maierv666 at gmail.com
Santamaria
Dear all.
I bought a Santamaria Tigrotto and I need a paper with the spezifications on it so I could get a Operating license for germany.
Here are the specs I know..
Chasis number : ST 1827
Engine : Minarelli IGM.197.OM , M38-2, 49 ccm
Volker Maier
Neu Ulm, Germany

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19-Jul-2019
teancottage at gmail.com
Santamaria mirelli 1952?
Hi I think I've got this bike and need to talk to someone re parts
Daron Willoughby
Cornwall uk

• Try this page: Italian Resources

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13-Jun-2019
richard735 at hotmail.co.uk
santa maria 1958
Hi. i need an age related certificate for vechicle please . how much is it?
Richard Calver
england

• Try this page: Documentation

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28-Mar-2019
richard_D_92 at hotmail.co.uk
Santamaria
Hello,
I am currently writing up some wikipedia pages for Italian motorcycle brands that are missing from them, i think its a wonderful part of motorcycle history that should be retained. I would be very grateful if you had anymore information on the marque?
Also, the company logo of Santamaria, is it free to use? I only ask as id like to upload it and attach it to the company article.
thanks for your time
Richard
Cornwall

• More information will be posted as it becomes available, and you are welcome to use the logo which does not appear to be under copyright.

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Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2017
tow946h at gmail.com
Santamaria

I have recently purchased an orange Santamaria moped with a 50cc Motori Minarelli engine. the frame number is 1V PS 228 I can't seem to find any other bike similar to this one, can you help?
Stephen Barrett
Barry United Kingdom

• Please send images if available. In particular, shots of the engine number and frame number, along with the manufacturers ID plate, would be most helpful.

Many thanks for your prompt reply, sadly there is no VIN plate but have attached some photos of 'Blossom' Steve

Images of Santamaria 50cc Blossom posted in Comments

Casting number on the crankcase is V1 DGM67550M. The casting is common to a number of makes. A search brought up only one machine, on Youtube. It's the same bike!

The previous owner put it on YouTube as part of his sales package.
I'm assuming Blossom is a vary rare animal. I can't find another one like it.
Steve
Cardiff Wales UK

2/8/2017
The Barron Economy moped used the same chassis as my Santamaria. Can you tell me anything about the manufacturers of this chassis?
Steve

I suspect the machine is not a Santamaria, but has been rebadged for marketing purposes. SantaMaria was manufactured 1951-1963.

I agree, but I still need to track down the original manufacturer to find out the build date. Here in the UK they are a bit funny about having that for a number of reasons.
Regards
Steve

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Mon Mar 13 2017
ppreston at metalfloor.co.uk
Santamaria
Santamaria Unknown 1964
Hi, please can anyone confirm the model of the bike and if the petrol tank and seat are original to the make. Thanks you
London

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Thu Jan 05 2012
andrae<at>axxess.co.za
50cc Motorcycle
Sanatmaria 1960
I had one during 1960/61. We were 4 of us in Bethlehem High School, South Africa. Does anybody know where is this bike now?
South Africa

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Wed Jan 23 2008
joao.vidal at telenet.be
Help
My friend Pedro Pinto (MotoMania- Portugal) found this well preserved motorbike but we were not yet able to identify the brand, model or year.
Apparently it is Italian, probably a SANTAMARIA.
When found it had no engine but this 50cc Zündapp fits perfectly.
Can anybody help identifying it?
Thank you!
Brussels, Belgium

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Sun May 06 2007
vansracers at peoplepcdot com
Santamaria motorcycles
Tigrotto Sport 48cc.
Hello, Do you have any other information on this model or pictures.Rear fender is cowled and seat is sporter.Thanks
Fresno, California

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Wed Jan 11 2006 
miezzz- at hotmail dot com
santamaria i own a santamaria grand sport.built &plusmn; 1957. 50 cc.restaurated
it myself. i'm looking for more information.there's not much to find about it on the internet. greetings,mischa. holland. 

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