This 1960 MV Agusta Chicco scooter just sold in Las Vegas for $5,750. It was part of a massive collection of MV's. The owner had amassed one of every model of MV Agusta made. Fantastic. Too bad they were not sold as a lot, and are now scattered.
MV introduced the Chicco Scooter at the Milan Motorcycle Show in November 1959. It was popular, staying in production until 1964. While it had a conventional scooter profile, under the bodywork was a motorcycle-like powerplant. The 5.8 HP 155cc single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine had a horizontal cylinder and primary drive via a chain. The driven wheel cantilevered directly onto the gearbox output shaft. This engine had no relation with any other MV product and was specifically intended for this bike. Forced air-cooling kept the engine in one piece. The body used monocoque pressed-steel construction with a fixed front mudguard. Price in 1960 was 157,500 Lire.