Casal

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Metalurgia Casal
Type Private
Founded 1961 as "Casal irmãos e Companhia", later "Veículos Casal"
Headquarters Flag of Portugal Aveiro, Portugal
Key people João Francisco do Casal
Industry Motorcycle
Products Motorcycle


Metalurgia Casal was the largest Portuguese motorcycle manufacturer, based in Aveiro. It was founded in 1953 and its first products included agricultural engines. During the following years it designed and produced a wide range of motorbike and motorcycle models, with significant exports to several countries. The company faced financial problems in the late 1990s. Today it operates as a Suzuki representative in Portugal.

[edit] References

  • Robert M. Croucher, "The Observer Book of Motorcycles", Warne, London (1980)
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