Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
3rd July, 2024 11:00
c. 1950s Moto Guzzi Cardellino
No Reserve
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: * BAB064*
MOT: Exempt
Part of a private collection of motorcycles
Purchased in its current condition
Believed to be mostly original
The motorcycle evolved from the Guzzino, which had been in production since 1946. The most notable change from the "65" was the frame, modified with the insertion of two sheet metal braces to support the rear mudguard. The rear suspension also benefited from two shock absorbers. Other changes concerned the tyres (20in instead of 26in), the luggage rack (on the rear mudguard instead of the tank) and the carburettor (still Dell'Orto, but with a 14mm throat). The changes made the Mandello machine about 10kg heavier than the previous model, but also 5kmh faster. The price was 99, 000 lire, lower than the 107, 000 of the last "Guzzino" series. In 1956 the Cardellino was updated, with a new telescopic fork, a larger capacity tank, more deeply valanced mudguards and full-width drum brakes in light alloy.
This c. 1950s Moto Guzzi Cardellino was purchased by the late vendor some years ago to form part of his Italian collection of motorcycles and mopeds. The Moto Guzzi is complete and looks to be mostly original. Not used for some time, light recommissioning will be required before use.
