1977 Gitane Champion Super Veloce Sports Moped | Shed Find in 4k | Will It Start?

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This rare 50cc sports moped was last on the road in 1982.
Before dismantling any restoration project, I always check what parts are broken or missing. Also to see if the engine will turn over and hopefully start. I haven't yet cleaned the fuel tank on the Gitane Champion Super Veloce, so used an external bottle filled with fresh fuel. I replaced the damaged spark plug and the spark plug cap. Both of the exhaust pipes were loose, I managed to tighten one up, but the other required a temporary clamp. Once I had cranked the engine over a few times by hand, I then turned the fuel tap on, pulled up the choke and pushed the pedal kickstart down..........did it start?!
Filmed with an Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Edited in DaVinci Resolve 18.6.6

[@polapollon9315]

Magnifique !

[@fanticman]

Merci!

[@mrsilbo6499]

It would probably pass an MOT as well! Going to be a smashing little bike when you've finished with it.

[@fanticman]

Passing an MOT right now is maybe stretching it a bit but not far off! Of course it's MOT/Tax exempt as an historic vehicle in the UK. Front brake master cylinder is seized (they nearly always are), currently having a new swinging arm spindle made (they are often rusted in place and snap when undone), I've already got a 'new old stock' rear light and number plate bracket to fit. The period tyres have loads of tread and hold air. Speedo and rev counter both function correctly (often the speedo drive is seized). So, yes......looks like a good 'un. Just need to find a seat now.

[@1976PEZZA]

What a result! Baffles missing..good! They were always the first things to dispose off to get an extra .5mph out of a FS1E😀

[@fanticman]

A great result yes, been told I should have looked a bit happier though when I was 'well pleased' that it did start!

[@ZionAutomotiveLogistics]

Looks like you might be a busy guy!!! For a bit at least.

[@fanticman]

For a few months most likely!

[@alexrankin8263]

What sort of power does one of these have Mark 🤔