No Reserve – Circa 1959-62 Aeromere Capriolo 125 Gran Turismo

SOLD FOR: $4,494

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on August 20, 2024

Winner: m*******o

Winning Bid: $4,200
Buyer Fee: $294
Total: $4,494

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Description

Please note: The seller is managing the sale of this collection on behalf of the owner’s estate. He has represented each bike to the best of his ability and will be unable to provide further history or supporting documentation. The bike does not currently run and the seller cannot confirm mechanical condition. He has provided a walk around video and is selling the bike as-is. A local dealership will be providing the Bill of Sale; all fees (with the exception of Iconic’s buyer’s fee) and taxes will be accounted for by the dealer.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

Aero-Caproni (later Aeromere) was an Italian aircraft manufacturer whom the victorious Allies prohibited from producing planes after WWII. Like Aermacchi, Vespa, and other firms, they decided to get into the motorcycle game. They had about a decade and a half of success until cars became affordable in Italy and the average commuter switched to 4 wheels. The company ceased operations when it was acquired by Laverda in 1964.

Sold from 1959 to 1962 the 125 was released as the Gran Turismo and De Luxe, the ladder featuring more compact handlebars, longer saddle, and a claimed 100kph (62mph) max speed, 10kph (6.2mph) higher than the Gran Turismo. Both featured a 123.5cc single-cylinder four-stroke capable of 7.5hp and had a right side gear shift. Approximately 4,500 units were sold in the four years of production.

This example is VIN: 64403; Engine: 62186.

The odometer shows 2,824 miles, however the seller cannot confirm accuracy.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “Not running. The bike has been a display piece for many years and is not in current running condition. Tank has some minor rust but no fuel. Motor turns over and has compression.”

Modifications:
Per the seller, “It is unknown if there were any modifications that were performed by previous or current ownership.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli tires.

The sale includes one key. There is no supporting documentation.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Denver, Colorado, this Caparilo is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Turismo 125 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Denver, Colorado

Year

Circa 1959-62

Make

Aeromere

Model

Capriolo 125 Gran Turismo

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

64403

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Dealership

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

N/A

Total Bids Placed: 31

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: m*******o

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
m*******o August 20, 2024 12:02 pm PDT $4,200
o********s August 20, 2024 12:00 pm PDT $4,100
m*******o August 20, 2024 11:59 am PDT $4,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o********s August 20, 2024 11:59 am PDT $3,901
m*******o August 20, 2024 11:54 am PDT $3,801
o********s August 20, 2024 11:54 am PDT $3,701 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o********s August 20, 2024 11:47 am PDT $3,611
m*******o August 20, 2024 11:46 am PDT $3,511 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o********s August 20, 2024 11:46 am PDT $3,500
m*******o August 20, 2024 11:33 am PDT $3,400
o********s August 20, 2024 11:33 am PDT $3,300 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o********s August 20, 2024 9:09 am PDT $3,211
m*******o August 20, 2024 9:09 am PDT $3,111 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*******o August 19, 2024 3:02 pm PDT $3,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o********s August 19, 2024 3:02 pm PDT $3,000
m*******o August 17, 2024 7:41 pm PDT $1,800 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b****t August 17, 2024 7:41 pm PDT $1,700
m*******o August 16, 2024 2:52 pm PDT $1,600
o********s August 16, 2024 2:52 pm PDT $1,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o********s August 16, 2024 2:20 pm PDT $1,401
g*******a August 16, 2024 2:20 pm PDT $1,301 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
g*******a August 15, 2024 7:12 pm PDT $1,101
m*******o August 14, 2024 9:11 am PDT $1,001 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b**********o August 14, 2024 9:11 am PDT $960
m*******o August 13, 2024 5:40 pm PDT $850 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******d August 13, 2024 5:40 pm PDT $750
m*******o August 13, 2024 5:40 pm PDT $600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******d August 13, 2024 5:40 pm PDT $500
m*******o August 13, 2024 4:53 pm PDT $350
s******d August 13, 2024 4:53 pm PDT $250 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******d August 13, 2024 12:25 pm PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started August 13, 2024 9:21 am PDT
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No Reserve – Circa 1959-62 Aeromere Capriolo 125 Gran Turismo
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $4,494
$0.00 to the seller