
LOT 263 N
c.1949 Moto Guzzi Hispania Motoleggera Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 24579 Engine no. 49-11678
Sold for £1,725 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 263N
c.1949 Moto Guzzi Hispania MotoleggeraRegistration no. not UK registered Frame no. 24579 Engine no. 49-11678
c.1949 Moto Guzzi Hispania Motoleggera
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 24579
Engine no. 49-11678
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 24579
Engine no. 49-11678
In common with other Italian motorcycle producers, after the Second World War Moto Guzzi produced inexpensive, economical, lightweight machines which the population of a war-torn country could afford to buy and run. Their initial offering was the 65cc Guzzino, which was soon replaced by the Motoleggera, which was very similar in size and specification. At the same time a deal was made with a former director of Fiat who was authorised to produce the machines under licence in Spain with the 'Moto Guzzi Hispania' name.
Dating from approximately 1949, this Motoleggera has the characteristic two-stroke engine, swinging arm rear suspension, girder fork-type front suspension, and is fitted with lights. An older restoration, it will require re-commissioning prior to further use. Whilst the engine turns over, its mechanical condition is unknown. There are no documents present, and it is sold strictly as viewed.
Dating from approximately 1949, this Motoleggera has the characteristic two-stroke engine, swinging arm rear suspension, girder fork-type front suspension, and is fitted with lights. An older restoration, it will require re-commissioning prior to further use. Whilst the engine turns over, its mechanical condition is unknown. There are no documents present, and it is sold strictly as viewed.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.







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- 28 April 2001, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
- 27 April 2019, 09:00 - 18:00 BST
Lot symbols
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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