1977 Gitane Champion Super Veloce Sports Moped | Shed Find in 4k | Will It Start?

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This rare 50cc sports moped was last on the road in 1982.
Before dismantling any restoration project, I always check what parts are broken or missing. Also to see if the engine will turn over and hopefully start. I haven't yet cleaned the fuel tank on the Gitane Champion Super Veloce, so used an external bottle filled with fresh fuel. I replaced the damaged spark plug and the spark plug cap. Both of the exhaust pipes were loose, I managed to tighten one up, but the other required a temporary clamp. Once I had cranked the engine over a few times by hand, I then turned the fuel tap on, pulled up the choke and pushed the pedal kickstart down..........did it start?!

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