Description
This car is Lot 59 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 59
c. 1951 Moto Guzzi 500cc Bicilindrica Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Chassis no.
Its engine essentially a doubling up of its successful '250' single, Moto Guzzi's famous Bicilindrica (twin-cylinder) 500cc racer first appeared in 1933 and was still being campaigned as late as the early 1950s. The competitiveness of both these designs was emphatically demonstrated at the Isle of Man TT races in 1935 when Irish ace Stanley Woods won both the Lightweight and Senior races for the Italian manufacturer. While the twin's engine changed only in detail over time, there was a new frame complete with leading-link front fork for 1948. Works riders during the post-war era included Bruno Ruffo, Fergus Anderson, and Enrico Lorenzetti. The history of this machine is unknown. 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.
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.
