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
AB Svenska Cykelmagasinet, Linköping
1938-39: Produced lightweights powered by the 98cc NSU Quick engine.
1952. Marketed with minor modifications the NSU 125ZDB (5PS, 123cc, 1cyl, 2- stroke) under the name Gripen
1953: Marketed with minor modifications the NSU Lux (8,6PS, 198cc 1cyl, 2-stroke) under the name Gripen
They also sold rebadged Husqvarna Novolet mopeds.
Sources: nsu.nu, mo-ped.se.
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