1960 Motto Guzzi 500 Race Bike
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Highlights
- Raced by Sweden’s Matti Salonen
- Prepared by MP Team Salonen
- Previously part of an extensive classic collection
- Interesting race and event history
The Appeal
Any Moto Guzzi is bound to turn heads but this 1960 500 perhaps more so than many. It was raced by Swedish champion Matti Salonen and prepared by his renowned MP Team Salonen. For those new to Matti’s career, his highlights include the 250cc class of the 1969 Grand Prix series.
Acquired by the vendor around seven years ago to add his carefully curated high-end classic bike collection, this is a rare and much-historied racing bike. That it is also beautiful surely only adds to its allure.
It has been carefully dry stored and sparingly used and started since acquisition. Definitely one for the discerning collector.
The History and Paperwork
- 1960 race bike prepared by MP Team Salonen
- Raced by Matti Salonen
- Retains Salonen’s commonly used ‘101’ race number
- Various decals on fairing outlining race participation
- Engine number A8183
The Condition
- Well presented and very original bike in unrestored condition
- Red frame and bodywork showing characterful light marks and chips
- Fibreglass faring and Perspex screen in good, undamaged condition
- Retains Salonen’s 101 racing number
- Various event decals to investigate in photos of fairing
- Stand included
- SRA rev counter
- MPT Team Salonen and Motto Guzzi decals
- Tyres and wire wheels in good order
The Mechanics
- 500cc engine
- Titanium con rod
- Mechanicals prepared by MP Team Salonen
- We have no reported running or riding issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1960
- Make Moto Guzzi
- Model 500
- Colour Red
- Odometer
- Engine size 500
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Stevenage
- Location Hertfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
30
bids
- ch•••• £10,500 12/04/24
- te•••• £10,250 12/04/24
- ch•••• £10,000 12/04/24
- te•••• £9,000 12/04/24
- ch•••• £8,100 12/04/24
- te•••• £7,200 12/04/24
- ch•••• £7,100 12/04/24
- th•••• £6,000 12/04/24
- om•••• £5,500 12/04/24
- An•••• £5,300 12/04/24
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