1971 Moto Guzzi 750 Ambassador

"The Ambassador was largely the V7 Special with American-market accessories and modifications. These included side reflectors on the mudguards, the round rear light from the 1967 V7 and a cherry red paint job for the tank, side panels and tool boxes." - Mick Walker, Moto Guzzi Twins.

Moto Guzzi's venerable 90-degree v-twin originated in the early post-war years, and its descendants are still around today powering the company's latest generation of motorcycles. Guzzi's transverse v-twin had been conceived to power a lightweight three-wheeler intended for the Italian army, and only later was it reassessed for possible motorcycle use. The first motorcycle to make use of this remarkable engine, the 703cc V7, appeared at the International Milan Show in December 1965. The work of Ing. Giulio Carcano, the man who had masterminded Guzzi's spectacular V8-engined Grand Prix racer, the V7 was the biggest and fastest roadster ever to come out of the Mandello del Lario factory. Its military origins had dictated that the engine should be both simple and easily maintained; indeed, accessibility was outstanding while the shaft-drive transmission, another military requirement, provided virtually maintenance-free running. The Guzzi v-twin would undergo a seemingly never-ending series of enlargements, the first of which, to 757cc, occurred in 1969 on the Special/Ambassador models.

This Moto Guzzi Ambassador was imported from the USA in 2015 and comes with copy of its old US title and UK import/registration paperwork. Our private vendor has owned the Moto Guzzi for the last five years and advises us that it has been used regularly in the summer, on the last occasion in July of this year. The oil has been changed annually and the machine further benefits from refurbishment of the starter motor and dynamo and a new regulator/rectifier.

Sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's history, originality, authenticity, mechanical condition, mileage and completeness (or otherwise) prior to bidding. Accompanying paperwork includes sundry invoices; technical literature; a V5C Registration Certificate; and a Repair & Tune-up Guide.

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