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LOT 603 N

1981 Moto Guzzi 125cc 2C 4T Frame no. BV 11505 Engine no. BV 11552

Sold for £1,495 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 603N

1981 Moto Guzzi 125cc 2C 4T
Frame no. BV 11505 Engine no. BV 11552

1981 Moto Guzzi 125cc 2C 4T
Frame no. BV 11505
Engine no. BV 11552

During the 1970s, Benelli and Moto Guzzi were owned by Alejandro De Tomaso, a situation that resulted in the two marques sharing a number of lightweight models, the only discernible difference being the badge. Thus the Benelli 2C two-stroke twin and 254 four-stroke four-cylinder models both appeared with Moto Guzzi badges. The machine offered here is an example of Guzzi's 2C 4T, the twin-cylinder engine of which was effectively half the Benelli 254's. Air-cooled, it was built along typically Japanese lines, boasting a chain-driven single-overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder, and an integral five-speed gearbox. The Guzzi's angular lines had been penned by the celebrated car stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro, then going through what is known as his 'folded paper' period. This example currently displays a total of 9,553km (5,936 miles) on the odometer and is presented in believed original condition. The machine is offered with its original Italian registration document.

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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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