1977 Gitane Champion Super Veloce | Shed Find in 4k

[@paulscountry456]

They made great bicycles too .

[@fanticman]

Yes, both of my Gitane mopeds are from the Bernard Hinault era, my other one from 1980 when Renault had taken total control of Micmo.

[@paulscountry456]

@@fanticman i remember seeing them at Green Lake Cycle in Seattle around 75 , they were more expensive than a Peugeot or Shwinn

[@KarmaChameleon3029]

I'm excited to see you work your magic, Can't wait to see it restored to it's former glory!

[@fanticman]

I'll try my best! Going to take a fair time, but will be worth it in the end.

[@1976PEZZA]

Lovely! Mind you, there is a lot of work there! Good luck.

[@fanticman]

Thanks very much. A lot to do for sure, it's just deciding how far to go. The paintwork is pretty good and all original.

[@pucherner4643]

@@fanticman My father bought a Testi Championveloce (not Gitane Testi but Italian made) for me in 1977. It is still in my garage - in nearly original conditions - see kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5zdY2iCfKeMo9k. Keep it as original as possible and have fun. Best regards, Heinz (Graz, Austria)

[@fanticman]

@@pucherner4643 Wow, amazing! I remember seeing photos of your bike now.

[@mrsilbo6499]

That'll keep you busy! With a 19mm Dell'Orto carb it should be a flyer. Maybe the ultimate development of the Minarelli engine, perhaps the fastest of all the sports 'peds?

[@fanticman]

This is the second one I've been lucky enough to own. They were sold in very small numbers, I know of 12 that still exist. I think the Fantic Mik26 160.13.6102 and the GT Super Six 220.13.6100 were the ultimate 'production' versions of the Minarelli P6 but the Gitane is a super-lightweight and runs a tiny 34 tooth rear sprocket to maximise the top speed. The petrol tank as part of the frame, the mono shock rear suspension, fibreglass monocoque body and fairing certainly made this the ultimate moped in 1976 and 77 in my opinion. Here is my previous Gitane - kzbin.info/www/bejne/havEg2CGe9GLf9ksi=1e_7GsJkUKG7_DCI&t=17

[@mrsilbo6499]

@@fanticman I still lust after a Fantic Caballero! Well that or a green Garelli Tiger Cross. Ever restored one of those?

[@fanticman]

@@mrsilbo6499 Done a few Caballeros; a 1972 Super Special, a couple of TX190s and the ultimate TX160 Mic 26. Never been near a Garelli...yet!

[@robertguest5309]

split single👍😆

[@fanticman]

@@robertguest5309 Yes, but not the original exhaust. Its from a Malaguti Olympique.