Lot 167: c.1957 Maicoletta 277cc

Introduced in 1955, the Maicoletta was the second of Maico�s scooter designs and like the first � the gargantuan Mobil � incorporated 14� wheels, telescopic front forks and a foot-operated gearshift. �Even the most discerning rider will find that everything a modern scooter can offer in the way of comfort has been incorporated,� its maker claimed. Which was just as well as the Maicoletta was certainly lacking in visual appeal when compared to the Italian opposition. Versions with 174cc and 247cc single-cylinder two-stroke engines were available initially, and then in the autumn of 1957 Maico announced the 277cc Maicoletta, which remained one of the largest-engined scooters ever made until relatively recent times. A �must have� for serious scooter collectors, this original and unrestored 277cc Maicoletta was acquired for the Museum in 1983. The machine is offered without documents.