LOT 567

1979 Moto Guzzi 350 GTS Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 13811 Engine no. 012880

Sold for £3,450 inc. premium

Lot 567

1979 Moto Guzzi 350 GTS
Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 13811 Engine no. 012880

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1979 Moto Guzzi 350 GTS
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 13811
Engine no. 012880

Revitalised following its take-over in 1971 by Argentine industrialist Alejandro De Tomaso, Benelli launched a range of new four- and six-cylinder sports bikes. With the addition of Moto Guzzi to the De Tomaso empire in 1973, some of these were marketed as Moto Guzzis, much to the dismay of the marque's aficionados. The first of these Honda-inspired machines was the Benelli 500 Quattro of 1974, which despite its Oriental-looking power unit was thoroughly Italian in all other respects, boasting a rigid cradle frame, powerful Grimeca drum brakes and alloy wheel rims. In 350cc form this engine powered the basically similar Moto Guzzi 350 GTS. The latter was enlarged to 400cc in 1975, a front disc brake being adopted at the same time, and in 400 GTS form lasted until 1979. Benelli's smallest four, the 231cc Quattro, was also badged as a Moto Guzzi, the '254'.

Currently displaying a total of only 11,386 kilometres (approximately 7,000 miles) on the odometer, this rare Moto Guzzi four is presented in generally excellent original condition. Last run five years ago, the machine was purchased by the vendor at Bonhams Stafford sale in October 2015 (Lot 151) since when it has formed part of a private collection. Offered with Netherlands registration papers and Nova declaration.

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.

Saleroom notices

The frame number is: PM*13811*. The engine number is: B/GBM*012880* Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 567: click here

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