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: 1953-1956*
Motorcycle built in Pontedera by Bruno Morelli, using French engines.
In 1953, the company listed models with 160cc two-stroke engines and 175cc four-strokes from AMC.
Piaggio is based in Pontedera, as is Gilera.
Sources: MC Storico Conti, Tragatsch p301, et al.
