LOT 64

c.1954 Moto Guzzi 500cc 'Prototype' Racing Motorcycle Registration no. unregistered Frame no. to be advised Engine no. to be advised

Sold for €8,050 inc. premium

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Lot 64

c.1954 Moto Guzzi 500cc 'Prototype' Racing Motorcycle

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|6 February 2025, 13:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

c.1954 Moto Guzzi 500cc 'Prototype' Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. to be advised
Engine no. to be advised

This technologically interesting one-off features a prototype duplex-loop frame and cycle parts made by a mechanical engineer in Turin, Italy. Notable features include conventional swinging-arm rear suspension and an Earles-type front fork, both being departures from Moto Guzzi's usual practice of the time. The brakes are magnesium.

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 500 cc 'Prototype' – circa 1954
Non immatriculée
Cadre : n° à préciser
Moteur : n° à préciser

Cet exemplaire unique est d'une technologie intéressante car il est équipé d'un cadre double de type boucle et d'une partie cycle fabriqués par un ingénieur mécanicien de Turin. Figurent parmi ses caractéristiques intéressantes une suspension arrière conventionnelle à bras oscillant et une fourche avant de type Earles, deux points qui rompent avec les habitudes d'alors de Moto Guzzi. Les freins sont en magnésium.

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.

Saleroom notices

There is no frame number visible. The engine number is C887, with some overstamping. Aucun numéro de cadre n'est visible. Le numéro du moteur est C887, avec quelques surestampages.

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