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LOT 53

c.1955 Moto Guzzi 499cc Falcone Registration no. unregistered Frame no. 05CD Engine no. F*06CD*

Sold for €4,025 inc. premium
Lot 53

c.1955 Moto Guzzi 499cc Falcone

c.1955 Moto Guzzi 499cc Falcone
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. 05CD
Engine no. F*06CD*

Ultimate expression of Guzzi's classic, Vintage-style single, the legendary Falcone was introduced in 1950. The Falcone assumed the mantle of Guzzi's top sports bike, its tuneable engine being closely related to that of the Dondolino racer. Offered in Sport, Turismo and military/police specifications, the Falcone outlived all its fellows, the Turismo civilian version remaining in production until 1963 when it was replaced by the all-new Falcone Nuovo.

This Falcone is unusual in having the original version's engine and front fork, while the swinging-arm rear suspension appears to be that of a Falcone Nuovo (the original Falcone employed Guzzi's characteristic springs and friction dampers). Offered with an old Italian libretto.

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.

Footnotes

Moto Guzzi Falcone 499 cc– circa 1955
Non immatriculée
Cadre n° 05CD
Moteur n° F*06CD*


Expression la plus aboutie des monocylindres classiques de style Vintage de Guzzi, la légendaire Falcone fut présentée en 1950. Elle reprenait l'allure des Guzzi de sport, et son moteur aisément préparable dérivait étroitement de celui des Dondolino de course. Proposée en versions Sport, Tourisme et police/armée, la Falcone surpassait toutes ses coéquipières ; sa version civile Tourisme resta en production jusqu'en 1963, année de son remplacement par la totalement nouvelle Falcone Nuovo.

Cette Falcone est inhabituelle en ceci que, si elle est dotée du moteur et de la fourche avant du modèle d'origine, sa suspension arrière à bras oscillant se révèle être celle d'une Falcone Nuovo (la Falcone d'origine recourait aux ressorts et amortisseurs à friction typiques de Guzzi). Elle est proposée avec une ancienne brochure en italien.

De même que tous les lots de cette vente, ce lot est vendu "en l'état et à l'endroit où il se trouve" et les enchérisseurs doivent en vérifier la provenance, l'état, l'âge, la complétude et l'authenticité avant d'enchérir.

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