{"id":986,"date":"2025-04-08T16:19:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T14:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agostinimandello.com\/la-nostra-storia\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T14:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:51:41","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agostinimandello.com\/en\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our history"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MOTO GUZZI MANDELLO DEL LARIO<\/h1>\n

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AGOSTINI dealership is named after its founder, Duilio Agostini.<\/h4>\n

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WHAT WE OFFER
\nMOTORCYCLISTS
\nAND THEIR BIKES<\/h2>\n

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EXPERIENCE<\/h6>\n

Thanks to the experience we’ve gained over the years in the motorcycle world \u2014 and the passion that sets us apart \u2014 our team brings its expertise to serve Moto Guzzi enthusiasts, both current and future. Alongside original spare parts and accessories, we design and produce special components for the development and customization of Moto Guzzi motorcycles worldwide. Our customers benefit from over 60 years of dedicated experience<\/strong>, a legacy that has made the Agostini name known and respected across the globe.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

CONSULTANCY<\/h6>\n

We offer comprehensive, 360-degree support<\/strong> for every motorcyclist\u2019s needs \u2014 from showcasing new models and helping you choose the right bike, to technical setup, after-sales service, and even motorcycle rental. You’ll also find a wide selection of accessories, as well as technical and casual riding apparel. Becoming one of our customers means joining a community of friends. More than just a dealership, we’re an international meeting point \u2014 a hub for Motorcycle Clubs<\/strong> and for the Comitato Motoraduno Internazionale Mandello del Lario<\/strong> \u2014 and a place where true enthusiasts come together.[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=”middle” horizontal_alignment=”right” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”0px 0px 0px 0px”][vc_single_image image=”796″ img_size=”820×1052″ alignment=”right” css=”” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”margin-foto-intro”][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”title-concessionaria”]<\/p>\n

DEALERSHIP<\/h3>\n

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PASSION FOR
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SINCE 1957<\/h3>\n

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OUR HISTORY<\/h6>\n

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    \n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text date-field”]1947[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]After completing Moto Guzzi\u2019s in-house mechanical design school, Duilio joined the Customer Service department. Starting in 1947, he became the go-to test rider for Carlo Guzzi and had the opportunity to work closely with engineer Giulio Carcano, the mastermind behind the legendary V-twin and the iconic eight-cylinder engine.[\/vc_column_text]\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/li>
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    \n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text date-field”]1950[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]He entered his first race riding a privately owned Condor 500 that he had prepared himself \u2014 and soon, the first victories began to arrive.[\/vc_column_text]\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/li>
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    \n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text date-field”]1953[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Riding a Guzzi “Dondolino”, he claimed overall victory in the Milan-Taranto race and was crowned Italian Champion.[\/vc_column_text]\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/li>
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    \n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text date-field”]1954[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]He became an official rider in the 250 and 350 classes aboard the Bialbero, winning the Italian championship and competing in international races alongside legends like Anderson, Kavanagh, and Lorenzetti \u2014 earning significant victories and podium finishes.[\/vc_column_text]\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/li>
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