Aermacchi is an Iconic Italian old brand, they even did WWII airplanes, it struggled in a tight economy moment and was bought by US's AMF , owner at that time of HD too , it was a matter of national pride that Italy's CAGIVA bought it back from the Americans. I love that nippy 350 !
Gorgeous! Always loves those little Italian Harleys. Too bad they stopped making them. There's obviously still a market for inexpensive, simple, small to medium bikes. Moco's losing out only concentrating on the high end.
Man, I had that bike, exact color, too. It was my first and I paid $200 for it used at a Harley dealer in St. Louis, MI. The thing was a beast and kick starting it was a bear. I rode the piss outta that bike - dirt roads, trails, jumps - and sold it for what I paid for it. I still have a burn mark from the pipe on my wrist that grows an odd forest of hair lol
WOW!!! I love these Vintage bikes.....I'm catching up on your videos.... Unfortunately Ive Been busy as F$%k restoring my 1987 Corvette interior after it was destroyed by mice..... $2500 which was being saved to buy an Enduro from you guys... So I had to keep my mind & wallet on the Corvette..but the jobs done....Looking forward to more videos .....and back to saving up $$. One thing Ken....Following you over the past year or so gives me faith knowing there are still plenty of barn find originals out there....I have no doubt my turn will come to visit and make my purchase!!!
Aermacchi, originally made by this Italian airplane builder ("Air machine"), Harley bought half share in the factory and they were re-badged as HD Sprints. A 250cc version set the world 250cc record by running 176mph at Bonneville in 1967. You could also purchase the CRS flat tracker or the CRTT road racer over-the counter at your local HD dealer in the 60's.
Aermacchi is an Iconic Italian old brand, they even did WWII airplanes, it struggled in a tight economy moment and was bought by US's AMF , owner at that time of HD too , it was a matter of national pride that Italy's CAGIVA bought it back from the Americans.
I love that nippy 350 !
Gorgeous! Always loves those little Italian Harleys. Too bad they stopped making them. There's obviously still a market for inexpensive, simple, small to medium bikes. Moco's losing out only concentrating on the high end.
I'm not into stereotypes which I think makes us all haters. I'd ride this with my dirt bike Honda gear on in a heart beat. Love these Harley's.
Man, I had that bike, exact color, too. It was my first and I paid $200 for it used at a Harley dealer in St. Louis, MI. The thing was a beast and kick starting it was a bear. I rode the piss outta that bike - dirt roads, trails, jumps - and sold it for what I paid for it. I still have a burn mark from the pipe on my wrist that grows an odd forest of hair lol
Must have been Millers HD, good ole school dealership.
i had a 1972 sprint but got it stolllen loved that bike
Love these tour videos and love your historic town.
WOW!!! I love these Vintage bikes.....I'm catching up on your videos....
Unfortunately Ive Been busy as
F$%k restoring my 1987 Corvette interior after it was destroyed by mice..... $2500 which was being saved to buy an Enduro from you guys...
So I had to keep my mind & wallet on the Corvette..but the jobs done....Looking forward to more videos .....and back to saving up $$. One thing Ken....Following you over the past year or so gives me faith knowing there are still plenty of barn find originals out there....I have no doubt my turn will come to visit and make my purchase!!!
Mufflers are not stock and it's missing the airbox so not completely stock but close enough.
The whole vid I was thinking take it to the tower. lol
How much did this end of auctioning off for??
Verry nice. Smooth .
{ROUTE 66} museum...
Can't remember? Re-badged Benelli? Or another Italian brand? It's on the tip of my tongue.
Aermacchi, originally made by this Italian airplane builder ("Air machine"), Harley bought half share in the factory and they were re-badged as HD Sprints. A 250cc version set the world 250cc record by running 176mph at Bonneville in 1967. You could also purchase the CRS flat tracker or the CRTT road racer over-the counter at your local HD dealer in the 60's.
ARMACHI
An absolute charmer. 👍
My next door neighbor had one but he had an MX
Gorgeous beauty, and great review.
looks like a 2 stroke!
AERMACCHI-HD ,MADE IN ITALY.
Air filter is not original