Description
This car is Lot 64 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 64
c. 1954 Moto Guzzi 500cc 'Prototype' Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Chassis no.
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.
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. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
