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- 1949 Moto Guzzi Motoleggera 65 'Guzzino' 73cc
1949 Moto Guzzi Motoleggera 65 'Guzzino' 73cc
Lot Number: 511
1949 Moto Guzzi Motoleggera 65 'Guzzino' 73cc
The stylish and practical little 'Guzzino' was responsible for introducing a whole generation of post-WWII Italians to the joys of two wheels.
- Sold for: £2,981
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
The stylish and practical little 'Guzzino' was responsible for introducing a whole generation of post-WWII Italians to the joys of two wheels.
DESCRIPTION
- The Motoleggera 65 was the first new model to come out of the Moto Guzzi factory after WWII and around 70,000 were produced from 1946 to 1954
- The lightweight bike, which was gradually enhanced with innovative additions over the years, was immediately nicknamed the 'Guzzino', the name it is still known by today
- Two-stroke, mono-cylinder, disc-valve, 65cc cast-aluminium engine, with three gears, on a 50mm diameter tube frame
- This 1949 example has been fully rebuilt and restored using mostly original parts with period styling modifications and the engine is now 73cc
- The paintwork is in excellent condition and is finished well with hand-painted pinstriping and correct decals
- Full six-page feature in the Guzzisti Magazine with a copy included in the sale
- Currently not UK-registered
- Part of a collection of Italian bikes and will require recommissioning before use
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 511
- Make
- MOTO GUZZI
- Model
- MOTOLEGGERA 65
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- GUZZI-65-A-9543
- Engine Number
- 50519
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rowan Huntley
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 01926 691141
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rowan.
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