Made in Mexico, the Carabela MotoPony was a 60cc two-stroker that was the first ride for plenty of Mexican riders. This is a “Formula”, which got a sweet set of bodywork, to boot!
This specific example is claimed to be all original (including the tires) and close to mint condition. The bike sat in dry storage for almost 30 years before the current seller acquired it, and he/she brought it back to life last winter.
Find this Carabela for sale in Boerne, Texas for $750 here on Craigslist.
Carabela was a Mexican motorcycle manufacturer that was best known for their small displacement MX bikes. They also made a 60cc minibike called the MotoPony, which is what you see in front of you today. The engine was built under license from Minarelli, and Carabela also made a "Formula" version…
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