Aermacchi

Aermacchi by Mick Walker

This book is the third in the Redline Books Enthusiasts Series. It tells the story of one of Italy ’s premiere post-war marques. With a history steeped in aviation including the MC72 World Speed Record and World War II fighters, Aermacchi began building motorcycles in 1950. At the 1956 Milan Show the futuristic Chimera, an ohv horizontal single with enclosed bodywork was launched. Later in the decade the Chimera was ’undressed ’ to create some of Italy ’s best sports and racing machines, including the Ala Verde and the Ala d ’Oro.
In 1960 Harley Davidson bought 50% of Aermacchi then in 1978 the Varese factory was sold to Cagiva. A number of Aermacchi personalities have contributed to this book, giving it additional authority.

Size 220mm high x 193mm wide, softback with cover flaps.
144 pages, full colour throughout.ISBN: 09544357 6 1
Contents:

Before Bikes
Early Motorcycles
Chimera
Ala Rossa-Ala Verde
Wet-Clutch Racers
Transatlantic Partnership
Off-Road Competition
Dry-Clutch Racers
European Roadsters
The Linto Project
Two-stroke Racers
End of the Road
The Classic Rebirth
Index