c.1953 Guiller Rivera
No Reserve

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
Engine No: Not visible
CC: 125
MOT: Exempt

• Purchased by the current vendor some 35 years ago for his collection
• Part of the Mike Webster collection of scooters and Rumi's
• Totally unrestored and in its original condition
• There are no documents with this lot
• Extremely rare complete scooter

Guiller was a French two wheeled vehicle manufacturer, founded by the two Guiller brothers (René and Pierre) in 1911, from a production base in Fontenay-le-Comte (Vendée) France. Producing bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles, the first Guiller motorcycle released, using the 'Origan' marque, appeared in late 1927. In 1951 the company began production under license from Italian company SIM (Sociéta Italiana Motoscooters), the Moretti Gran Lusso. Guiller imported the frame and shell from 1952 to 1955. Under the Guiller Frères motorcycle marque, the Guiller Rivera 125cc was launched at the Salon du Cycle et de la Moto de Paris, 1952. In June 1954, the brand was split and changed its name to René Guiller and Guiller S.A., run separately by the two sons. The two branches of the family company then went on to produce motorcycles independently, but both businesses ceased production around 1958.

The 1953 Guiller Rivera scooter used an AMC 4 stroke 125cc engine coupled with a manual 3-speed gearbox system which achieved a credible 6 horsepower at 6,500 rpm. The entire rear of the scooter lifted up on a hinge to expose the engine. They are extremely rare today. This example appears to be quite complete and in an original condition. Mike Webster is one of the longest standing members and is the official historian of the VMSC (Vintage Motor Scooter club). He has had several books published including Classic scooters (Paragon 1997) and Motor scooters (Shire 1986).

For more information, please contact:
info@handh.co.uk
01925210035