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Highlights

One of only 100 models produced in 1979/80
Price significantly reduced to help find the bike its new home
100% nut-and-bolt restoration completed in February 2024
Includes a copy of the original promotional poster
Custom-made king-and-queen seat replicating the original design
Engine, gearbox and bevel drive completely overhauled
Complete outstanding custom paint job by Paul Downes of Leominster, exactly the same as original paint by Dream machine

The Appeal

In 1979, Moto Guzzi were working to introduce their new Spada NT to the British market. The country's only importers, Coburn & Hughes, found themselves with a small overstock of the Spada 11; and decided to dress up the final 100 in a gorgeous livery of pinstriped red and silver, with an upgraded saddle and colour-matched panniers. The result was exceptional - an instant showstopper, and perhaps the rarest ever Guzzi product.

This example has been meticulously restored, with a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration completed in February 2024. The restoration has returned this motorcycle to its original splendour, with many original parts retained and restored. The engine, gearbox and bevel drive have been completely overhauled, and we're informed that this classic mount sounds as good as new. The custom-made king-and-queen seat, replicating the original design, ensures that it keeps up that inimitable factory-born silhouette.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1980 with three former registered keepers
Comprehensive restoration undertaken from September 2023 to February 2024
The V5 document is in the current owner's name
The current owner has known this bike since it was new and belonged to two of his friends, they are the previous owners
Most of the historical paperwork has been lost, but bills for parts are available
Includes a copy of the original promotional poster
The bike has covered 28,000 authentic miles

The Condition

The panniers show some age-related scuff marks
The bodywork and underside are newly-painted and in excellent condition
The frame has been powder-coated, along with various other black parts and the wheels
The king-and-queen seat was custom-made to replicate the original design
Many original parts were retained and restored
Minor wear and tear on various parts, and some scuffs on the Sigma panniers
There is a small hole in the left-hand silencer

The Mechanics

948cc V Twin-stroke
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Engine, gearbox and bevel drive have been completely overhauled
The original engine, gearbox and bevel drive were rebuilt by Nigel Billinglsey of NBS in Staffordshire
New parts were added for safety and performance, with factory-original parts sourced wherever possible
All bearings and oil seals are brand new
We understand the bike to be running perfectly with no faults to note

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