Famel

Famel - Fábrica de Produtos Metálicos, was founded in Mourisca in 1949, in Agueda, by João Simões Cunha, Augusto Valente de Almeida and Agnelo Simões Amaro. In the 50s produced mopeds with Pachancho, Victoria and JLO engines. In 1958 Famel was registred as brand of vehicles. In 1965 they start using Zundapp engines. In 1970 they produce their flagship model XF-17, a "replica" of the Suzuki Stinger.