Gloria was founded in
1922 by Alfredo Focesi in Milan and very early introduced those prominent and brand-typical lily lug adornments.
In 1923 Liberio Ferrario became the very first Italian amateur road world champion riding a Gloria. Today Gloria is known for beeing the first apprenticeship of Ernesto Colnago and for their famous Garibaldina. This excerpt of 1939 catalog shows Garibaldina Extra and Normale
Of course I came along a Gloria Garibaldina Extra Corsa.
Hopefully mine will be looking as beautiful as this one - stay tuned
PS.:
If somebody want to part with Gloria brake levers or does have a spare San Giorgio brake lever he wants to sell I would be very grateful to get dropped a line. Same with appropriate Ambrosio stem with 90 up to 100 mm length. Many thanks in advance. Best regards.
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