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| industry = Motorcycles |
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| key_people = Shaun Ollivierre |
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'''Della Ferrera''' was an Italian [[motorcycle]] manufacturer active from 1909 to 1948.{{r|erwin|page=113}} Four-valve motorcycles built by the company won events in the Trofeo Turistico Nazionale, at [[Cremona]], and elsewhere.{{r|cyril|page=82}} The company built a [[prototype]] for a [[cyclecar]] in 1924,{{r|gc|page=76}} the only model was a Cyclecar and was only produced in 1924. A four-cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 707 cm<sup>3</sup> provided the drive. The vehicle featured a four-speed gearbox and four-wheel brakes. The design-related top speed was given as 80 km/h. The Officine Meccanica Giuseppe Meldi took over the model in 1927 as the basis for its own vehicles.<ref name="DVD">{{cite book |title=Die internationale Automobilenzyklopädie PC DVD-ROM ; alle wichtigen Daten und Fakten zu 9.000 Marken ; 125 Jahre Marken und Modelle ; Infoprogramm gemäß § 14 JuSchG |date=2008 |location=München|language=de |isbn=9783803298768|trans-title=The International Automobile Encyclopedia PC DVD-ROM; all important data and facts about 9,000 brands; 125 Years of Brands and Models; Information program according to § 14 JuSchG}}</ref><ref name="Beaulieu">Georgano: ''The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile.'' 2001.</ref> |
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'''Della Ferrera''' is an Italian [[motorcycle]] [[marque]] founded by the Della Ferrera brothers in Torino (1909–1948). The early Della Ferrera motorcycles were powered by fairly robust 498cc, 598cc, 746cc, and 996cc two cylinder engines; and 498cc and 637cc one cylinder engines. Eventually, Della Ferrera went on to produce a 499cc V-twin Della Ferrera race that was the fastest motorcycle in Italy at that time. |
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From 1909, Della Ferrera was building a very sturdy Motorcycle that they were able to provide 100.000 km warranty. Until the 1st world-war, Della Ferrera was one of the primary Motorcycle makers in Italy. The Motorcycles were made by hand, which was more common at the time. Therefore, the number of motorcycles built was low. Most of the parts were made by the brothers Della Ferrera, except for the tires and parts of the ignition, including the carburetors. |
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==Beginings== |
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Founded in Turin by the Della Ferrera brothers, Della Ferrera became one of the most important Italian brands. Production was limited as the bikes were built one at a time. The first motorcycle produced in 1909 had a displacement of 330cc. This was eventually brought up to 499cc. The first twin was built in 1913, which had the cylinders arranged in a longitudinal V, with a 500cc overhead valve distribution. |
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In 1914, Della Ferrera launched a 500cc single vertical cylinder, four-valve distribution with a gradual greabox, and final drive belt. 1914 was also the year of great success in competitions, however, the outbreak of war slowed the rise of the company. |
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*[[List of Italian companies]] |
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*[[List of motorcycle manufacturers]] |
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== References == |
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The regular production resumed in 1919 after the war, with a 636cc single cylinder, pedal-start, four-speed gearbox, clutch pedal and primary transmission and driven by two chains. Della Ferrera also produced a 1006cc V-twin with a four-speed gearbox and starter pedal at this time. |
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<ref name=cyril>Cyril Ayton (1983). [https://books.google.com/books?id=C5IXAQAAMAAJ ''The History of Motor Cycling'']. London: Orbis. {{ISBN|9780856135170}}.</ref> |
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In 1920, a 636cc single cylinder and a 803cc twin-cylinder, both with chain drive, and a four-speed gearbox which was always engaged, was produced. |
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<ref name=erwin>Erwin Tragatsch (1983). [https://books.google.com/books?id=frcaBTYvmgwC ''Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles'']. Secaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell Books. {{ISBN|9780890098684}}.</ref> |
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In 1921, the 637cc Turismo and 1048cc and 496cc Gran Turismo motorcycles was produced. |
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<ref name=gc>Giancarlo Amari (1980). [https://books.google.com/books?id=laVIAAAAYAAJ ''Torino come Detroit: (capitale dell'automobile, 1895-1940)''] (in Italian). Bologna: Cappelli. No ISBN.</ref> |
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In 1923, a 637cc single cylinder and a 998cc V-twin at a 45 °, side valve and a gearbox with constant mesh gears was produced. |
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In 1924, Della Ferrera presented an auxiliary 130cc two stroke engine with an unusual split cylinder internal distribution with cylinder liners, which converged toward the combustion chamber to form an upside down V. |
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In 1925, the Sport Luxury was produced with a 1394cc V-Twin, four-speed gearbox, chain driven transmission and side valve distribution. |
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In 1926, a 500cc single cylinder with three-speed gearbox was produced. |
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In 1928, production started on a single cylinder 175cc engine with vertical distribution overhead valves operated by push-rods and rockers, and a three speed gearbox that could be selected with a lever by hand. |
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In 1932, a single-cylinder 350 cc engine with the cylinder slightly inclined forward, with the distribution overhead valve and block three-speed gearbox, was launched. |
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The company closed its doors in 1942, although according to some sources, production didn't cease until 1948. |
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==Revival== |
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In 2010, Shaun Ollivierre, a Canadian businessman, bought the rights to Della Ferrera and relaunched the brand, focusing on creating a hybrid motorcycles under the [[marque]]. Currently the company produces Della Ferrera apparel and helmets, and is looking to release its first hybrid motorcycle in 2012. |
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{{Major Italian motorcycle manufacturers}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.dellaferreramotorcycles.com/ Della Ferrera Motors Ltd official website] |
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*[http://www.dellaferreraclothing.com/ Della Ferrera Motorcycles Clothing official website] |
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 21 December 2024
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| Industry | Motorcycles |
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| Founded | 1909 |
| Headquarters | Torino, Italy |
| Website | https://www.dellaferrera.com |
Della Ferrera was an Italian motorcycle manufacturer active from 1909 to 1948.[1]: 113 Four-valve motorcycles built by the company won events in the Trofeo Turistico Nazionale, at Cremona, and elsewhere.[2]: 82 The company built a prototype for a cyclecar in 1924,[3]: 76 the only model was a Cyclecar and was only produced in 1924. A four-cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 707 cm3 provided the drive. The vehicle featured a four-speed gearbox and four-wheel brakes. The design-related top speed was given as 80 km/h. The Officine Meccanica Giuseppe Meldi took over the model in 1927 as the basis for its own vehicles.[4][5]
From 1909, Della Ferrera was building a very sturdy Motorcycle that they were able to provide 100.000 km warranty. Until the 1st world-war, Della Ferrera was one of the primary Motorcycle makers in Italy. The Motorcycles were made by hand, which was more common at the time. Therefore, the number of motorcycles built was low. Most of the parts were made by the brothers Della Ferrera, except for the tires and parts of the ignition, including the carburetors.
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References
[edit]- ^ Erwin Tragatsch (1983). Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles. Secaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell Books. ISBN 9780890098684.
- ^ Cyril Ayton (1983). The History of Motor Cycling. London: Orbis. ISBN 9780856135170.
- ^ Giancarlo Amari (1980). Torino come Detroit: (capitale dell'automobile, 1895-1940) (in Italian). Bologna: Cappelli. No ISBN.
- ^ Die internationale Automobilenzyklopädie PC DVD-ROM ; alle wichtigen Daten und Fakten zu 9.000 Marken ; 125 Jahre Marken und Modelle ; Infoprogramm gemäß § 14 JuSchG [The International Automobile Encyclopedia PC DVD-ROM; all important data and facts about 9,000 brands; 125 Years of Brands and Models; Information program according to § 14 JuSchG] (in German). München. 2008. ISBN 9783803298768.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Georgano: The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. 2001.