Carnielli Graziella

A 1975 Carnielli Graziella moped

Key facts

  • Year

    1975

  • Country

    Italy

  • Capacity

    47cc

  • Cylinders

    1

  • Output

    1.8bhp @ 4,700rpm

  • Performance

    30mph

  • Price new

    Not sold in UK

  • Owner

    NMMT (Donation Mr J Lockspeiser)

  • Manufacturer

    Carnielli

The compact Carnielli Graziella moped was designed for easy transport and storage by owners of boats, caravans and mobile homes. The ingenious design takes up the minimum of space when folded for storage. The engine was supplied by Sachs of Germany.

Carnielli began making bicycles in 1908, moving into the lightweight motorcycle market in 1951. A number of models were produced using engines supplied by German manufacturers such NSU, Victoria and Sachs. Production of Carnielli motorcycles ended in 1981, the company now concentrates on its bicycle and fitness machine business.

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