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- The Iconic Sale at MCN London Motorcycle Show 2025
- 1936 Moto Guzzi GTS 498cc
1936 Moto Guzzi GTS 498cc
1936 Moto Guzzi GTS 498cc
Delightfully original, correct numbers, pre-war Moto Guzzi 500 GTS in good running order. An older restoration, it remains in good original overall condition and is accompanied by its old Italian logbook and Italian number plate.
- GUIDE PRICE: £8,000 - £10,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 16th February, 2025 at 11.15am GMT at Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
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REG NUMBER
VXS 860
SUMMARY
Delightfully original, correct numbers, pre-war Moto Guzzi 500 GTS in good running order. An older restoration, it remains in good original overall condition and is accompanied by its old Italian logbook and Italian number plate.
DESCRIPTION
- The range of Moto Guzzi 500cc single-cylinder 4-speed models was launched in 1934
- Fitted with either opposed or enclosed valves and differing frame layouts
- Favoured pre-WWII by the Italian Traffic Police for reliability and ease of riding
- This correct numbers, older restoration example is presented in good original overall condition
- Believed to have originally been registered new in Rome by the Ministry of the Interior
- Small history file including old Italian logbook, an old Italian number plate and other related paperwork
- Great example of the classic pre-war Moto Guzzi single
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- MOTO GUZZI
- Model
- GTS
- Registration Number
- VXS 860
- Frame Number
- 6053
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- S 33498
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPlease note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by midday on Monday 17th February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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