Samarate
Samarate is part of the National Motor Cities Network because of the historic importance of Agusta, a company developed in the district of Cascine Costa. Established in 1907 by Count Giovanni Agusta, the company was a pioneer in the manufacturing of aircraft, therefore honoring the “genius loci” of the area of Varese. After production was reconverted to motorcycles for civil use - that occurred between the two wars - in 1945, Agusta gave birth to its most fortunate model: the MV Agusta. The motorcycle was a great success, especially in the racing field, with numerous victories achieved between 1965 and 1975 by the driver from Brescia, Giuseppe “Ago” Agostini.
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Le storie
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Samarate > The birth of Agusta
In 1907, in Cascina Costa in Samarate, Count Giovanni Agusta founded the Agusta company for the production of aircrafts.
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Samarate > Agusta, from aircrafts to motorcycles
When Giovanni Agusta died in 1927, his wife and son decide to convert production to motorcycles, but the Second World Wa...
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Samarate > The MV Agusta
In 1945, the MV Agusta motorcycle was assembled, relaunching the fate of the company based in Cascina Costa, It affirmed...
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Samarate > The champion: Giacomo Agostini
Giacomo Agostini drove for MV Agusta from 1965 to 1975, winning a long series of races, including 15 Grand Prix.
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