Montesa Fura (Ferret) Scooter
This amazing design is one of two prototypes built in 1958 of the Montesa Fura (Ferret) scooter.
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The idea behind the scooter came from Pedro Permanyer, co-founder of Montesa (with Francisco Bultó). He originally asked Bultó to design a basic scooter but then instructed another company engineer, Leoplodo Milá (who later designed the Impala & Cota 247) to take on the task. Central to his design was the highly economical use of stamped sheet steel, formed into a ‘U’ shape. In addition placing the seats on rails meant the riding position could be customised to a high degree. Indeed plans to fit a third seat or carry box were made. Power was supplied by the 8hp 150cc 2-stroke motor from the Brio 110.
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The Fura made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1958.
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This machine is in a private collection in Spain and the second prototype is still owned by the Permanyer family.
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