1952 Moto Guzzi Falcone Sports 500cc

Lot Number: 392

1952 Moto Guzzi Falcone Sports 500cc

Offered from the estate of Charlie Fryer, well known vintage trials rider and collector. A older restoration that's believed to be running but not ridden for some time. An elegant Italian sporting machine from the heyday of motorcycling.

  • ESTIMATE: £7,000 - £9,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    RSL 153

SUMMARY

Offered from the estate of Charlie Fryer, well known vintage trials rider and collector. A older restoration that's believed to be running but not ridden for some time. An elegant Italian sporting machine from the heyday of motorcycling.

DESCRIPTION

  • Offered from the deceased estate of Charlie Fryer, well known vintage trials rider and motorcycle collector
  • The Falcone has been described by many as being one of the finest designs ever to leave the Italian designers drawing board
  • This particular example was a museum exhibit for many years before a degree of restoration was completed some years ago
  • Is believed to be running but has not been ridden for some time
  • We suggest that an element of recommissioning will be required to return the bike to the road
  • A rare opportunity to acquire an elegant sporting machine from the Italian heyday of motorcycling

 Please note that the Moto Guzzi illustrated is a temporary library image and not the bike on offer – actual images to follow.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
392
Make
MOTO GUZZI
Model
500CC FALCONE
Variant
Bike
Registration Number
RSL 153
Frame Number
F47CH
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
F39CH

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Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.

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