Lot No. 135


GARNIELLI / Graziella Leopard Tipo Cross


DATE: 1976
COUNTRY: ITALY
WEIGHT: 19,5 KG / 42,90 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 39 CM / 15,4 INCH
GEARS: 3, HURET
CONDITION: 2 - 3
- known as 'choppers', 'highrisers' or 'bonanzas' by style-conscious kids
- the coolest bikes to ride in the late 1970s
- looking similar to a motorcycle motocross bike (except for the banana seat)
- Tipo Cross had exotic front and rear suspension - a rarity among 1970s choppers
- followed the success of the film Easy Rider (1969)
- the Raleigh Chopper from the UK was one of the first European copies
- Carnielli company was founded in 1908
- Leopard Tipo Cross weighs 19.5 kilograms (43 lb)
- this model number 552152

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION

- Designreport Mar. 11
- Vanity Fair Sep 11

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
very good condition, some small scratches

Gears:
good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
very good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
very good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 563.-
Starting bid:
EUR 200.-

GARNIELLI / Graziella Leopard Tipo Cross


DATE: 1976
COUNTRY: ITALY
WEIGHT: 19,5 KG / 42,90 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 39 CM / 15,4 INCH
GEARS: 3, HURET
CONDITION: 2 - 3
- known as 'choppers', 'highrisers' or 'bonanzas' by style-conscious kids
- the coolest bikes to ride in the late 1970s
- looking similar to a motorcycle motocross bike (except for the banana seat)
- Tipo Cross had exotic front and rear suspension - a rarity among 1970s choppers
- followed the success of the film Easy Rider (1969)
- the Raleigh Chopper from the UK was one of the first European copies
- Carnielli company was founded in 1908
- Leopard Tipo Cross weighs 19.5 kilograms (43 lb)
- this model number 552152

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION

- Designreport Mar. 11
- Vanity Fair Sep 11

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
very good condition, some small scratches

Gears:
good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
very good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
very good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer


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Auction: Bicycles from the embacher-collection
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 19.05.2015 - 18:00
Location: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 09.05. - 19.05.2015


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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