Subject: RE: New Guzzis, retro loopframes and Ippogriffos
Author: Scheer, Peter L
Date: Jun 18, 2001, 8:33 AM
Post ID: 1707160349
PLs help me out, I am not famiar with Ippogriffo.
Somehow the name IS catchy., tho
any pics out there?
Thanks
| -----Original Message----- From: Rich Zink [SMTP:rzi-@co.alameda.ca.us] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 11:21 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: New Guzzis, retro loopframes and Ippogriffos ============================================================ Take the guesswork out of genealogy. Go to Ancestry.com today and sign up for your free 14-day trial. Use the site risk free and enjoy the No. 1 Source for Family History Online. http://click.topica.com/caaacrsb1dfltb2DJrHa/MyFamily ============================================================ I am actually not sure that the retro loopframe styling would sell more bikes. We talk like it would and are always grumbling about bringing back the Eldo (I for one have done it myself) but given the reality I don't think I would plop down the $12-15 grand to have a 2002 idea of what an Eldo should be. Some of my Ambassador's appeal and character comes from it being a 30 year old antique. And as far a selling a zillion of them new Stones, I think selling just enough to keep Aprillia from looking for someone to unload them on is fine. I for one as an old time Ducati lover hate what has happened to them (Ducati) in the last 5 years with boutiques and designer golf bags and such ;-(. I came to Moto Guzzi because of it's 'esoteric' nature. Of course all of this is my opinion and your mileage may vary, but I will agree with Ian who said "While we are looking for the retro Eldo or a Ippogriffo (which had the coolest name and paint scheme in my opinion...even if Frank Wedge didn't like it! :-) ) the new riders are looking for something else". I would seriously be looking at an Ippogriffo with a 'hot rod' motor if they were available. That is what I would like to see Guzzi make. Rich ---------- From: Jay Williams [SMTP:cj7-@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 6:24 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: New Guzzis . I agree with Ian that styling reminiscent of the loopframes would sell more bikes. But, I hope The Stone catches on big time and they sell a zillion of 'em. Whatever keeps Guzzi viable in North America is a good thing. Jay ============================================================ Crazy for bargains? Go nuts with TopOffers where total bargain madness is normal! http://click.topica.com/caaacgEb1dfltb2DJrHf/TopOffers ============================================================ |