Italian three-wheelers · 1946–1960s
MV Agusta motocarri: history and buying advice
MV Agusta too started after the war with light goods three-wheelers.
History
In 1946 and 1947 MV Agusta built about a hundred of the 98 Motocarro. It had the 3.5 hp 98 cc two-stroke of the first MV motorcycle, weighed 160 kilos and could carry 250 kilos. From 1948 it got a 125 cc engine, first with three and from 1949 with four gears.
In 1958 came the 150 Centauro. In 1960 came the Trasporto Tevere (TT), with a 10 hp 231 cc four-stroke single and four gears. It could carry 520 kilos. Few of these three-wheelers survive.
Key data
| 98 Motocarro (1946–1947) | 98 cc two-stroke, 3.5 hp, 250 kg payload, approx. 100 built |
|---|---|
| 125 (from 1948) | 125 cc, 3 gears; from 1949: 4 |
| 150 Centauro | 1958 |
| Trasporto Tevere (1960) | 231 cc four-stroke, 10 hp, 4 gears, 520 kg |
What to check when buying
- These three-wheelers are rare. Check that engine and chassis belong together.
- On the two-stroke models: fill up with premix as per the instruction booklet.
- Look for rust in the chassis and the load bed.
- Work with an MV Agusta club for parts.