I just bought a cute little folding bike. At first I thought it was a Brompton but a little more research shows that it's most probably an Italian bike, my best guess is the Amica built by the Carnielli bike company. I'm not positive since someone repainted the bike a horrendous orange.
Here are some Craigslist postings. They're expired but I'm hoping the sellers don't mind me keeping them here for posterity and to help people with price checks:
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For sale is a vintage Amica by Carnielli folding bike
Made in the 1960's by the Factory [Teodoro Carnielli] Located in Vittorio Veneto, Italy,
Bike weighs 35 lbs. |
►►►Vintage Italian Folding Bike - $225 (Fairfield, CT) "Good condition. Has some light surface rust on chrome but it cleans up nicely. Rides great. I would suggest a brake adjustment. Note the white tires. A real classic. Easily folds up. Great Italian quality. Excellent compact option for commuters, campers, college campus, etc. " -- this seller wanted $225 for this one! |  |
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VINTAGE AMICA 3 SPEED FOLDING BIKE - $140 (STATN ISLAND) "AMICA 3 SPEED STRUMY ARCHER FOLDING BIKE MADE BY CARNIELLI IN ITALY DURING THE 1960ds.THE BIKE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. -- I didn't know that Amica made a three speed. That's an interesting piece of info. I wonder if it was a hub gear. |  
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