Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Shuttleworth Summer Motorcycle Sale 2024 on Sunday the 14th of July, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
Giuseppe Gilera starting making bikes in the early 1900s in Milan
Famous for their racing exploits in the 1950s with the likes of Geoff Duke and Derek Minter
Finishing second and third at the Isle of Man TT in 1963 with John Hartle and Phil Read on 500cc machines
The Nuovo (new) Saturno was a hark back to the racing Saturnos from the 1940s and 1950s
Aimed initially at the Japanese home market, but soon sold in other countries including the UK
This mostly original and unrestored example is presented in good overall condition
In running order and has an MOT until January 2025. Recent cam belt change along with new oil and filter
Originally registered in Japan and now UK-registered. Complete with MOT, dating letter and import paperwork as well as it's current V5C
