Hello ,
My name is claudio , I'm from Argentina,I tell them my story a bit .

My father had a Rumi Formichino in 1970 ; then with a Gilera 200 had an accident during those years and could not walk again unfortunately .
In 2010 my father died and I decided to buy a Rumi Formichino tribute .Then I fell in love with this bike and in 2013 bought two Formichino more .
I was reading some forum and there are lots of interesting information .

I apologize but using google translator, I send warm greetings from Argentina.

Cavanna Claudio.

Hi Claudio,

Your story is sad and beautiful at the same time, your father probably would be very happy knowing that you have those little Formichino. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Nice that you sent us photos of your bikes and your very car too, I like it. What is it?, is it a Fiat?

By the way, welcome to the forum

Hugo

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My little Formichino here: http://www.formichino.com/pictures1.html

Hi, thanks for the welcome,

The Red Rumi is almost ready ; I am now slowly looking for pieces to disarm and restore the green Rumi.
Orange rumi is the last purchased and is quite complete that will have to wait their turn to restoration .
The car is a Fiat 128 Berlina 1975 L ( luxury ) restored by my two years ago.

Best regards
claudio

Hi,

I see the red one is very good condition. Please send us photos once you have it completed.

The car is really nice. I have search in google for this model right now and certainly the color your car has suit very well on it, nice color.

In case you do not know, there is also an Argentinian Moto Rumi forum, they may help you there to find the parts you need for your other two projects.

Greets
Hugo

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My little Formichino here: http://www.formichino.com/pictures1.html

Hugo, good morning.
Thanks for the reply, I tell you that the forum participated in Argentina, for Christmas we met for dinner, there are some fans who really know much about Rumi in Argentina, as Claudio, Juan, Enrique and others....

greetings.
claudio.

Hi Claudio,

It is great that you guys have met in Christmas for dinner. I know Claudio, Juan Nizio and Enrique, not in person unfortunately, but with some of them I talk quite often by email.

Keep us update about your bikes restoration.

Greets,
Hugo

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My little Formichino here: http://www.formichino.com/pictures1.html

Hello Berlina75, how are the Rumis going?

Hi Arthur,
I'm working on them , slowly but with great care , I will upload some pictures to see what you think .
Regards.
claudio

Hello,

I tell them that I'm working on two of them at once .

some photos.....

more potos...

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Hi Claudio,

Everything is looking great!, what a job restoring both a the same time.

Thanks for keeping us update about these two restorations.

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My little Formichino here: http://www.formichino.com/pictures1.html

Hello cavanna claudio, would it be possible to find me some Rumi parts in Argentina. Thank you Arthur.

Hello Arthur,

In Argentina also it is difficult to get a few pieces, because I'm missing a few, but if you need me which indicates, glad I try to find out and tell it gets.
you have facebook?, I ask to have other means of communication.
Regards.
Claudio

Hi Claudio, bikes look brilliant, send you pm.

Thanks, though not received, but when you get will answer.
in any case I leave my email: cavannacd@gmail.com

Hello, I hope you are well.

I show you some photos of how the Rumi`s were almost finished.
I hope you like them.
Greetings.
claudio

Hi Claudio,

They look great!!, amazing work.

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My little Formichino here: http://www.formichino.com/pictures1.html

Hi Claudio.
Are any of your machines, restored or needing restoration for sale?
Do you know how much it would cost to ship a Formichino to England.
Best regards
John Firth.

John, how are you?

I tell you that I am a recent fanatic of Rumi, especially of the Formichino, for the moment the restoration to collect them.

Greetings.
Claudio.-

Hugo
Thank you very much.
Greetings.
claudio.-

Hi John,

Just giving a fast look online I found this early Formichino model 1955 for sale in Italy:
https://www.subito.it/moto-e-scooter/ru ... 001114.htm

Here two more for sale in Italy:
https://www.subito.it/moto-e-scooter/mo ... 450670.htm
https://www.subito.it/moto-e-scooter/al ... 048980.htm

And in France three more:
https://www.leboncoin.fr/motos/1312169066.htm
https://www.leboncoin.fr/motos/1305921394.htm
https://www.leboncoin.fr/motos/1070980034.htm

No idea who are the owner or the state of the scooters.

I hope this help

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My little Formichino here: http://www.formichino.com/pictures1.html

Congratulations Claudio!
Excellent restoration work!
I hope you continue expanding your Rumis collection !!!
Regards,

Juan Nizio
From Argentina