Liala - The bike - Foldable bicycle - 1967
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Liala Il bici, a 1967 folding steel-frame bicycle with 16-inch wheels and a single-speed transmission, located in Italy and in original condition.
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Auction proposal for a rare and authentic folding bicycle Bianchi model “Liala”, produced in Italy in the early 1970s, a period when the historic Milanese house was expanding its urban range with compact and innovative models. Bianchi, founded in 1885, is one of the oldest and most prestigious bicycle manufacturers in the world, synonymous with quality and Italian design.
Italy, 1967: Piaggio launches the Ciao, one of the most successful mopeds that will forever lay a stone on bicycles as everyday transportation. Characteristic of the Ciao: it has a boxed frame. Italy, 1968: Bianchi answers the Ciao with an urban bicycle with a boxed frame, presented as Il Bici, a vehicle of innovative conception that goes beyond the concept of a folding bicycle to become, in fact, dismountable.
This model perfectly represents the urban and functional aesthetics of the period, with a compact folding frame, 16-inch wheels, and full equipment designed for city use and easy transport.
Main features
Brand: Bianchi
Model: il bici
Period: circa 1970–1975
Origin: Italy
Frame: folding steel
Transmission: single speed
Wheels: 16”
Color: original orange
Original equipment:
- rear luggage rack
- chrome fenders
- integral chain guard
- center stand
- front light
Condition
Original and preserved condition. Original paint with normal signs of aging. Complete and coherent bicycle. Original saddle with signs of wear (see photos).
Not restored, excellent basis for conservation or display.
Collectible interest
Bianchi folding bicycles from the 1960s–70s are increasingly sought after for:
- Italian cycling collecting
- vintage interior design
- display in industrial and modernist settings
- light urban use
Authentic object representing Italian industrial design of the period.
The bicycle will be partially disassembled for shipping.
Auction proposal for a rare and authentic folding bicycle Bianchi model “Liala”, produced in Italy in the early 1970s, a period when the historic Milanese house was expanding its urban range with compact and innovative models. Bianchi, founded in 1885, is one of the oldest and most prestigious bicycle manufacturers in the world, synonymous with quality and Italian design.
Italy, 1967: Piaggio launches the Ciao, one of the most successful mopeds that will forever lay a stone on bicycles as everyday transportation. Characteristic of the Ciao: it has a boxed frame. Italy, 1968: Bianchi answers the Ciao with an urban bicycle with a boxed frame, presented as Il Bici, a vehicle of innovative conception that goes beyond the concept of a folding bicycle to become, in fact, dismountable.
This model perfectly represents the urban and functional aesthetics of the period, with a compact folding frame, 16-inch wheels, and full equipment designed for city use and easy transport.
Main features
Brand: Bianchi
Model: il bici
Period: circa 1970–1975
Origin: Italy
Frame: folding steel
Transmission: single speed
Wheels: 16”
Color: original orange
Original equipment:
- rear luggage rack
- chrome fenders
- integral chain guard
- center stand
- front light
Condition
Original and preserved condition. Original paint with normal signs of aging. Complete and coherent bicycle. Original saddle with signs of wear (see photos).
Not restored, excellent basis for conservation or display.
Collectible interest
Bianchi folding bicycles from the 1960s–70s are increasingly sought after for:
- Italian cycling collecting
- vintage interior design
- display in industrial and modernist settings
- light urban use
Authentic object representing Italian industrial design of the period.
The bicycle will be partially disassembled for shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Liala
Model
The bike
Year of Manufacturing
1967
Located in
Italy
Condition
Original
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