LOT 493
1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport Registration no. AWW 366K Frame no. VK12224 Engine no. VK31221
Estimate: £15,000 - £17,000
Lot 493
1972 Moto Guzzi V7 SportRegistration no. AWW 366K Frame no. VK12224 Engine no. VK31221
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Registration no. AWW 366K
Frame no. VK12224
Engine no. VK31221
Registration no. AWW 366K
Frame no. VK12224
Engine no. VK31221
• Very early V7 Sport
• Outstandingly original
• Full professional overhaul of engine and transmission in 2012
The wonderful machine offered here is a very early Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, probably a handful of numbers away from the so-called 'Red Frame' bikes, and is what is unofficially known as a 'Series 1', so all the timing gears are steel pinions (not chains as later) and all the nuts and bolts of superior quality.
The vendor bought this V7 Sport from Yesterdays in the Netherlands in 2010, considering it the perfect bike to own and ride while he was working in Switzerland and Germany. The Guzzi was kept at a friend's place in Germany where the friend had an extensive collection. The Guzzi was used frequently up to 2012, covering some 10,000 kilometres in the preceding two years. It was (and still is) supremely original and well preserved, but the vendor wanted to ensure that the mechanicals were up to the requirements of long-distance touring. His friend suggested the V7 to the renowned German classic MV/Ducati/Guzzi specialist Michael Nitzsche of Dorsten, near Essen: "They did a fantastic job preserving originality while rebuilding everything mechanical but I didn't get much change out of 20,000 euros." Life then took a different turns and the vendor has only managed to cover around 400 kilometres since the rebuild. In his own words: "Engine runs like a Swiss clock, doesn't leak a drop of oil, driveshaft is quiet like a modern BMW, the paint is original, everything is original with exception of decals (which are correct for a very early example), all the bits that early V7 guys are looking for are there: original seat with under-seat light; functioning steering column lock and start; original covers on selected nuts and bolts; unmodified air box; improved gearbox stamped '3'; original Borrani wheel rims, etc." Bills totalling some £24,000 are on file and the Guzzi also comes with a UK V5C Registration Certificate.
Used regularly, right up to the time of sale, this rare and desirable V7 Sport is a proper collectors' quality motorcycle, worthy of the closest inspection.
• Outstandingly original
• Full professional overhaul of engine and transmission in 2012
The wonderful machine offered here is a very early Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, probably a handful of numbers away from the so-called 'Red Frame' bikes, and is what is unofficially known as a 'Series 1', so all the timing gears are steel pinions (not chains as later) and all the nuts and bolts of superior quality.
The vendor bought this V7 Sport from Yesterdays in the Netherlands in 2010, considering it the perfect bike to own and ride while he was working in Switzerland and Germany. The Guzzi was kept at a friend's place in Germany where the friend had an extensive collection. The Guzzi was used frequently up to 2012, covering some 10,000 kilometres in the preceding two years. It was (and still is) supremely original and well preserved, but the vendor wanted to ensure that the mechanicals were up to the requirements of long-distance touring. His friend suggested the V7 to the renowned German classic MV/Ducati/Guzzi specialist Michael Nitzsche of Dorsten, near Essen: "They did a fantastic job preserving originality while rebuilding everything mechanical but I didn't get much change out of 20,000 euros." Life then took a different turns and the vendor has only managed to cover around 400 kilometres since the rebuild. In his own words: "Engine runs like a Swiss clock, doesn't leak a drop of oil, driveshaft is quiet like a modern BMW, the paint is original, everything is original with exception of decals (which are correct for a very early example), all the bits that early V7 guys are looking for are there: original seat with under-seat light; functioning steering column lock and start; original covers on selected nuts and bolts; unmodified air box; improved gearbox stamped '3'; original Borrani wheel rims, etc." Bills totalling some £24,000 are on file and the Guzzi also comes with a UK V5C Registration Certificate.
Used regularly, right up to the time of sale, this rare and desirable V7 Sport is a proper collectors' quality motorcycle, worthy of the closest inspection.
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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