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LOT 361

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1952 Moto Guzzi 192cc Galletto Registration no. not registered Frame no. obscured Engine no. obscured

Sold for £3,910 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 361

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1952 Moto Guzzi 192cc Galletto

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1952 Moto Guzzi 192cc Galletto
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. obscured
Engine no. obscured

Like Velocette's LE, Moto Guzzi's Galletto (cockerel) was intended to offer scooter-type weather protection and comfort allied to the superior handling qualities of a true motorcycle. But whereas Velocette started afresh when designing the LE's engine, Guzzi kept with tradition, specifying an overhead-valve, air-cooled 'flat single' with outside flywheel. The Galletto cycle parts consisted of a tubular steel spine frame combined with sheet metal pressings, complemented by a leading-link front fork and single-sided rear swinging arm. In scooter fashion the Galletto came with a spare wheel, all three wheels being interchangeable. Launched in March 1950 in 160cc/three-speed form, the Galletto was upgraded to 175cc and four speeds in 1952, and then to 192cc in 1954. In this form the Galletto was last produced in 1960, continuing as the Galletto 92 Elettrico until 1966.

An older restoration in average condition, this Moto Guzzi Galletto is offered with an original instruction manual (in Italian), a factory brochure and an old Belgian registration document. It is not known when the machine was acquired for the East Collection. The current odometer reading is 26,005 kilometres.
Offered with key

Footnotes

If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.

All lots are 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 *GQT69*. The engine number is *GQT69*.

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