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Video: A passion for 50s single-cylinder Italians

Petrolicious maybe a site famed for classic and retro cars videos, but once in a while, two-wheeled gems steal the limelight as how this video about classic 1950s-era Italian single-cylinder bikes.

This video details Hugo Gallina’s exploits with his passion via his Southern California-based business, Vintage Italian Restoration. Gallina specialises is the usual names such as Ducati, Moto Guzzi, and MV Agusta, as well as several almost-forgotten classics like Gilera, Benelli, and surprisingly, Maserati (yes, the very same trident supercar badge).

Words do little to paint the perfect picture, which is why we have the video below for you to experience Gallina’s work with these 50s classic Italian singles.

Co-founder of Bikes Republic and a motoring journalist by night. He is a self described enthusiasts with a passion for speed but instead rides a Harley and a J300. A man of contradictions, he is just as passionate about time off in the quiets as he is about trail braking into turn one at Sepang Circuit on two or four wheels.

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