Sanglas
Brand
Sanglas was a Spanish motorcycle manufacturer which was founded in Barcelona (Poble Nou) in 1942 and ceased production in 1981.
The history of the brand dates back to 1942, three years after the Spanish Civil War, but the first documents on the formal sale of motorcycles dating from 1947. It was founded by two young students of engineering of Barcelone, brothers Javier and Martin Sanglas with financial back up by their father, an textile entrepreneur.
Subject ID: 9613
MoreSanglas was a Spanish motorcycle manufacturer which was founded in Barcelona (Poble Nou) in 1942 and ceased production in 1981.
The history of the brand dates back to 1942, three years after the Spanish Civil War, but the first documents on the formal sale of motorcycles dating from 1947. It was founded by two young students of engineering of Barcelone, brothers Javier and Martin Sanglas with financial back up by their father, an textile entrepreneur.
Sanglas models were a hybrid of English and German models. The chassis was based on the concept of BMW and the engine, type monoblock, 4-stroke single cylinder, OHV type, was inspired by DKW brand. The first motorcycle had a displacement of 350 CC and 14½ HP power at 4,800 RPM. At the end of 1948 the company already had 100 employees and had manufactured 200 units. The first model, 500 CC with a rear chassis renovated to be able to accommodate an oscillating fork and two hydraulic shock absorbers, was launched in October 1952.
The Sanglas were designed for tourism, reached considerable speeds and could travel long distances. 350/4 and 500/3 models included engines with increased power, an improved silencer and brakes in aluminum among other improvements. However, the Seat 600 car, only marginally more expensive than the Sanglas, dismissed market to the latter. In 1957 a sidecar made in fiberglass was presented at the Fair of Barcelone. A renewed version of the mountain motorcycle, named Montaña II afterwards, with substantial improvements over the first version, was also launched. It yielded 25 HP with a high torque value.
Subject ID: 9613
Subject ID: 9613
