1949 Rene Gillet Pictures

A Rene Gillet still under restoration, but looking great already. It features interchangeable, quick detachable wheels and Rene Gillet own design girder forks.

Rene Gillet were one of the most successful French manufacturers. Popular with the French army and police forces, they were often fitted with sidecars. Eventually, Rene Gillet were absorbed by Peugeot in 1957-58 and production ceased.

Manufacturer: Rene Gillet
Model: VI
Engine: 124cc
Year: 1949
Decade: 1940s
Machine Type: Road

One Response to “1949 Rene Gillet”

alan goff on May 17, 2011 @ 8:34 am

very nice old bike WHAT A SHAME on the bad pinstripe paint job! It has let the bike down.

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