Maico Mobil MB 175 Before we don our helmet and goggles, perhaps we should reflect a little on the history of Maico and the launch of the unusual looking two-wheeler in 1950. For anyone who followed motocross in the 1970s and 1980s, the Maico brand is often associated with the screaming 2-strokes ridden by the likes

A great example of a superb german grand touring scooter. For the uninitiated into Maicos, this is a large scooter ( 6 ft end to end) with surprising performance and is packed with unusual features for a scooter of its era. It has large wheels (14 inch), telescopic front forks, chain drive, foot gearchange, an eight