Beschreibung
This lot will be auctioned via Silverstone Auctions, The Shuttleworth Motorcycle Sale 2023 on Sunday the 30th of July, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
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
