1977 Arola Vespa Ape

1977 Arola

Manon Daniel Lyons introduced the world Arola, in January 1976. This small, enclosed motorcycle with its distinctive shape of the model for many of these vehicles over the coming years. He was destined to become one of the most successful of the wagons "French.

This example is the first 3-wheel type 11, with the power Sachs "MOPED" and two speed automatic "Saxonette" drive. 3 HP motor gave the car 242 pounds maximum speed of 40 km / h. A pick-up, the four "Super Practice", with a small box on the rear wheels, was also available.A-wheel version, the Type 14 soon followed, with Motobecane 50cc engine.The car lengthened and heavier, and BCB 125 cc engine became available on type 18.

The Minot was taken from Bel-Motors, makers of Veloto in 1982, when the company moved to Aix-les-Bains. However, it was able to keep the company from bankruptcy in 1983. E 'emerged from the ashes like the company well-known Aixxam.

Manufacturer: Arola s.r.l., Lyon-France Corbas

Model: Type 11
Motor: Fichtel & Sachs Body: Polyester
Years of construction: 1976-82 No. Cylinders: 1 Chassis: Metal
Product No.: 18,000 Engine: 47 cc Suspension Front: Coil
No. Surviving: No Performance Data: approx. 3 Suspension Rear: Coil
Length: 1840 millimeters Currency: variable-speed rack direction
Width: 1 050 mm Starter: electric brakes: Cable
Weight: 110 kg Electrics: 12 v 3 Wheels: 4.00 x 8 "
Interior: Bench Ignition: Coil Top Speed: 40 km / h