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.
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Manufactured by Derouaux Frères in Liège during the early 1950s, these were mopeds powered by 60cc JLO engines.
With primitive front suspension and rigid rear end, a solo saddle and the tank mounted diagonally between the two main frame tubes, they were typical of the era and quite attractive.
Source: Wikipedia NL