1953 Ducati Cucciolo Cointot Freres Model CM504

 

1953 Ducati Cucciolo Cointot Freres Model CM504

(Now sold)

Cointot Freres was one of a variety of French companies selling upmarket mopeds powered by imported Ducati Cucciolo engines. In this era, the Velosolex dominated the bottom end of the market, while two-speed mopeds such as this were as expensive as a small motorcycle …but very chic.

Everything changed when the NSU Quickly was introduced, as it was as efficient as a Cucciolo but cheaper.

I sold this rare machine in 2012.