Mick Walker.

This book is the third in the Redline Books Enthusiasts Series. It tells the story of one of Italy ’s premiere post-war marques. With a history steeped in aviation including the MC72 World Speed Record and World War II fighters, Aermacchi began building motorcycles in 1950. At the 1956 Milan Show the futuristic Chimera, an ohv horizontal single with enclosed bodywork was launched. Later in the decade the Chimera was ’undressed ’ to create some of Italy ’s best sports and racing machines, including the Ala Verde and the Ala d ’Oro.

In 1960 Harley Davidson bought 50% of Aermacchi then in 1978 the Varese factory was sold to Cagiva. A number of Aermacchi personalities have contributed to this book, giving it additional authority.

Contents:

Before Bikes

Early Motorcycles

Chimera

Ala Rossa-Ala Verde

Wet-Clutch Racers

Transatlantic Partnership

Off-Road Competition

Dry-Clutch Racers

European Roadsters

The Linto Project

Two-stroke Racers

End of the Road

The Classic Rebirth

Size 220mm high x 193mm wide, softback with cover flaps. 144 pages, full colour throughout. ISBN: 09544357 6 1