LOT 83

c.1958 Moto Guzzi 250cc Airone 'Racing Special' Registration no. unregistered Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. MBB53

Estimate: €10,000 - €15,000

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Lot 83

c.1958 Moto Guzzi 250cc Airone 'Racing Special'

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

c.1958 Moto Guzzi 250cc Airone 'Racing Special'
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. MBB53

First introduced in 1939, the 250cc Airone (heron) emerged post-war with a telescopic front fork, larger diameter brakes and an aluminium-alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. With a 70mph top speed and the ability to cruise at 60mph all day, the Airone remained a top-seller well into the 1950s. An older restoration, our vendor advises us that this Airone has an engine prepared by engineer Mr Breviani and a non-standard frame featuring conventional swinging-arm rear suspension in place of the standard model's springs and friction dampers. Other notable features include alloy wheel rims, an open exhaust pipe, 'Ace'-type handlebars, rear-set footrests, fork gaiters, and a 'racing' seat. No Documents.

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 Airone 250 cc 'Racing Special' – circa 1958
Non immatriculée
Cadre : numéro non trouvé
Moteur n° MBB53

Lancée en 1939, la 250 cc Airone (héron) se retrouva après la guerre équipée d'une fourche avant télescopique, de freins de grand diamètre et d'un cylindre et d'une culasse en alliage d'aluminium. Présentant une vitesse de pointe de 110 km/h et capable de rouler des heures durant à 100 km/h, l'Airone figura parmi les meilleures ventes jusque dans les années 1950. Son vendeur nous informe que cette Airone, autrefois restaurée, bénéficie d'un moteur préparé par l'ingénieur Breviani et d'un cadre non standard doté d'une suspension arrière classique à bras oscillant au lieu des ressorts et amortisseurs à friction du modèle de série. On notera par ailleurs la présence de jantes en alliage, d'un échappement découvert, d'un guidon de type 'Ace', de repose-pieds arrière, de protège-fourches et d'une selle 'racing'. Pas de documents disponibles.

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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