Helmet Bastert built small numbers of bicycles as well as mopeds and motorcycles in sizes from 48 to 248cc in Bielfeld, Germany. In the early 1950s he designed the Einspurato (single track car) for which he his best known. Approximately 1200 were built from 1952 to 1956 and only about 20 1953 versions (seen here) are known to still exist. They were hand built to the highest standard with alloy bodywork over an aircraft-style frame and had many advanced features such individual indicator lights for each gear, a second leather pillion seat that folded in bend the rider's seat, lights in the engine compartment and solid aluminium wheels. ILO 150cc (with 3 speeds) or 175cc (with 4 speeds) motors were available.

Casa Lambretta, Milano
Courtesy Phil Aynsley