José Bolinches of Calle Pintor Sorolla 13, Valencia, began producing scooters in 1948 powered by an OHV 250cc engine developing 8.5 CV at 4,600 rpm. The gearbox was of dual range type to better cope with steep inclines and rough roads. They were of decidedly unusual appearance and were presented at the 1953 Valencia Trade Fair in two versions, Touring and Rural, the latter having power take-off for pumps and the like, and a tow ball.
The Cimera scooter was somewhat similar to the second version of the Belgian Cushman company's scooter and there may have been a connection. José Bolinches was residing in Belgium in the 1940s, a time when the Belgian firm was active.
The influx of cheaper Italian scooters affected sales.
Cimera produced a number of three-wheel microcars and utility vehicles with a single wheel at the rear, tadpole-style. Based on their Rural model scooters, these had a they had a steering wheel instead of handlebars and were powered by the same 250cc OHV engine which delivered a maximum speed of 60 km/h.
Boli
The Cimera motocarro was also marketed under the Boli brand.
Boli machines included an electric motor scooter in 1948, and a number of velomotors in 1949-1952.
Manufacture ceased in 1955.
Samoes
Built by another firm in Valencia, this was a re-bodied Cimera three-wheeler built in 1955, offered in hard-top and convertible versions powered by a Hispano Williers two-stroke engine.
Sources:
OTTW
La Web de los Microcoches
Autopasion18.com
antequeraclassic.com
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