1951 Gilera 150, beatifully restored, runs well

Nicely restored, nd meticulously maintained
1951 Gilera 150 Turismo
Engine #: 186-1155
Gilera first sprang to prominence in the late 1930s, hen its supercharged four-cylinder racers trounced BMW in Grands Prix and snatched the world speed record away from the German marque. The racers grabbed the headlines again during the early 1950s, he Arcore marque's fours taking five manufacturer's titles and six individual championships. Although racing generated valuable publicity, t was sales of road bikes that paid the bills. The majority of machines sold were lightweights based on the overhead-valve 125 single that had appeared in prototype form in 1948. Developed and enlarged first to 150cc and then 175cc, hese simple ohv singles, uilt in both Turismo and Sport versions, roved top sellers throughout the 1950s.
This fully restored example was part of the famed Chris Carter collection for some years, efore being sold to another Northern California collector. He redirected his California Giro bike direction to something a little more exotic and a lot more expensive. It still sports the hand tire pump and original cast exhaust.
This lovely presented 150 Turismo starts well and is quite quick for its diminutive engine capacity. It also handles well for a springer front suspension set up.
A very presentable machine this is perfect for a collector looking for early post-War Italian design or a Giro rider looking for the reliable workhorse Gilera set out to produce. Offered on a Bill of Sale.

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