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I.G.M.

Postby DanM » Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:11 am

I've noticed the initials I.G.M. followed by some numbers, stamped on some mufflers and horms. Also in raised lettering on tail light lens. Curiosity, what is I.G.M.?
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Re: I.G.M.

Postby Ventodue » Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:49 am

It's the abbreviation for the then Italian inspection agency for motor transport, the Ispettorato Generale della Motorizzazione (Civile e dei Trasporti in Concessione).

Was superseded in October 1967 by the DGM = Direzione Generale per la Motorizzazione (Civile e dei Trasporti in Concessione).

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Re: I.G.M.

Postby machten » Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:36 pm

After 35 years of continuous Ducati ownership and often wondering....thanks Craig!!! :oops:

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Re: I.G.M.

Postby Ventodue » Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:48 pm

Frankly, its more than a bit sad that I know, Kev :D :oops: . But these things keeps nagging away at you :twisted: ... and eventually you give in and go found out (well, that's what happens with me ...)
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Re: I.G.M.

Postby DanM » Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:26 am

Thanks Craig.
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Re: I.G.M. And CEV

Postby ajleone » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:48 pm

Ok, what does CEV stand for ? I know it is a company, and not an agency, but it is a TLA non the less.
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Re: I.G.M. And CEV

Postby Ventodue » Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:07 pm

ajleone wrote:Ok, what does CEV stand for ? I know it is a company, and not an agency, but it is a TLA non the less.

Way too easy, Tony :)

Costruzioni Elettromeccaniche Venegonesi.

The company was originally set up by the Pagani brothers, Ecolo and Eugenio, at Via Varesina 124, Milan in 1906. Originally, it specialised in making batteries and later on in lighting, and didn't trade under the CEV name at that time (see below). Here's a photo of the factory in the '30s:

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In 1937, a new factory was built outside Milan, near Varese at Vengeno Superiore - hence the "Venegonesi" in the new trading name, CEV. The company also switched to making lighting, instruments and switches, first for the aeronautical industry, but increasingly for the growing two-wheeler market.

The marque is now owned by ZADI.
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Re: I.G.M.

Postby ajleone » Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:03 pm

Wow - Excellent. Thanks for the info.

Ok, one more: Does CEAT stand for anything ?
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Re: I.G.M.

Postby joe46ho » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:47 pm

CEAT is an abbreviation for Cavi Elettrici e Affini Torino (Electrical Cables and Allied Products of Turin) Founded in Italy as CEAT Tyres by Virginio Bruni Tedeschi, It was sold to Pirelli in the 70's

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