
LOT 382
1959 Moto Guzzi 73cc Cardellino Lusso Registration no. 341 UYW Frame no. BZC 39 Engine no. BZC 39
Sold for £1,840 inc. premium
Lot 382
1959 Moto Guzzi 73cc Cardellino LussoRegistration no. 341 UYW Frame no. BZC 39 Engine no. BZC 39
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1959 Moto Guzzi 73cc Cardellino Lusso
Registration no. 341 UYW
Frame no. BZC 39
Engine no. BZC 39
Registration no. 341 UYW
Frame no. BZC 39
Engine no. BZC 39
A development of the Motoleggera 65, the Cardellino (Goldfinch) first appeared in 1953, retaining the 64cc engine of its predecessor while benefiting from a new, stronger frame. Early in 1956 the Cardellino was updated with a telescopic fork and full-width alloy hubs, and later that same year a 73cc version was announced. Further developed and enlarged (to 83cc) the Cardellino remained in production until 1965. Like most Italian lightweights, the Cardellino was light-years in advance of foreign contemporaries, being reliable, comfortable and endowed with excellent roadholding and handling despite rather crude suspension.
This particular machine carries its original dealer plate of G Perosino & Figlia of Asti in Northern Italy. Its first owner must have been out to impress the ladies for he purchased the Lusso (Deluxe) model that had a dual seat and passenger footrests. The seller obtained the Guzzi in 2017 from an auto-jumble. Its Italian documents suggested it had seen little use, which the appearance of nuts, bolts, etc seemed to confirm. A cosmetic restoration was carried out, and the engine stripped and rebuilt with a new connecting rod and big-end, engine sprocket, chain, piston rings, and clutch plates (photographs on file). In addition, the fuel tank was sealed; the original spokes and rims repainted; and the wheels shod with new tyres. Said to start first kick, this very attractive and original Italian lightweight is offered with a V5C document.
This particular machine carries its original dealer plate of G Perosino & Figlia of Asti in Northern Italy. Its first owner must have been out to impress the ladies for he purchased the Lusso (Deluxe) model that had a dual seat and passenger footrests. The seller obtained the Guzzi in 2017 from an auto-jumble. Its Italian documents suggested it had seen little use, which the appearance of nuts, bolts, etc seemed to confirm. A cosmetic restoration was carried out, and the engine stripped and rebuilt with a new connecting rod and big-end, engine sprocket, chain, piston rings, and clutch plates (photographs on file). In addition, the fuel tank was sealed; the original spokes and rims repainted; and the wheels shod with new tyres. Said to start first kick, this very attractive and original Italian lightweight is offered with a V5C document.
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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