Spanish Motorcycles
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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.
G.A.C. 1951-2003
Galgo
Manufactured by Hijos de A. Zugaza SL., of Durango, Vizcaya. In 1952 the firm acquired the production rights of the "Colibri" engine from Alberto Bonelli. There were also discussions with Bonelli about the production of his Febo scooter, but this did not come to fruition. That same year they released the Zugaza bicycle auxiliary engine, a two-stroke of 47.75 c.c. which could be mounted on any bicycle and drove the wheel by friction roller. This was soon renamed Galgo.
In 1953 the firm introduced a moped, with telescopic front suspension and rear shock absorbers. Sales were not good, and production ceased in 1956.
Source: OTTW
Gallur-Piqueres 1954 - An exhibit at the Sala Santy Collection in 2024.
Believed to have been built in Alberic (Valencia) by Genaro Piqueres Lasala.
Some of these were competition machines which, according to his grandson, achieved 29 first place trophies and took 2nd place in the national 125cc races.
Riders include: S. Pérez, F. Martínez and A. Muñoz, along with Genaro. It is possible that 350cc and 500cc machines were also produced. A magazine article from c.1954 reads "G. Piqueres and S. Pérez - 3rd and 4th places in the 500cc category..."
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNzLzx8_1Bg
Source: amoticos.org
Gamo
Gamo engines were produced by the Parés brothers in Barcelona between 1950 and 1955. The 49cc and 65cc two-strokes were fitted to Gimson mopeds.
Source: Wikipedia
Gillet España
It is thought that these were built in Spain. Fifty examples of the machines were produced for use by the Spanish Police in 1934.
Golondrina
Crédito Ciclista of Barcelona built mopeds powered by a 56cc Galgo engine between 1953 and 1954.
Source: ca.wikipedia.org
Gorrion
Motocicletas Gorrion, Barcelona, 1952-1955
Built lightweights using Sachs 49cc to 174cc engines.
There was also a Clua Gorrion built a little later, with a 48cc Clua engine.
Source: wikipedia.nl
Goula
Manufactured by Jorge Goula, Aribau 127 Barcelona, 1931.
Source: Advertising
Gubern
Only one motorcycle was built by the Barcelona firm before problems within the company prevented production. This 175cc two-stroke machine with swinging arm rear suspension is in the collection of the Museu de la Moto de Barcelona.
The brand name is sometimes written as Gobern.
Source: ca.wikipedia.org
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