1938 Gilera 500 For Sale

The Appeal

Beautifully styled and exquisitely engineered, the interwar Gileras, particularly those of the mid 30s, are revered by enthusiasts. These are classic bikes as much to stand and admire as jump on and ride.

Here is proof of all those points, a carefully restored 500 in very good order. There is also an extensive history file that includes the original bill of sale and original factory documentation.

It has been in the UK for many years in the hands of a high end collector. Sparingly used it is in great mechanical condition and ready to enjoy.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1939

UK registered in September 1980

Vendor reports three registered keepers

One UK keeper according to HPI records

Log book with history from previous keeper

Registration documents from 1952

Previously registered overseas

Factory handbook plus old MOTs

Reported to be a matching numbers bike and all correct

All original documents including bill of sale

Odometer displays 1,000miles according to seller

The Condition

Carefully restored by that has prioritised factory specification and originality

Beautifully presented in black with red tank, all very well kept

Fittings and trim finished to a very high standard

Well kept bike with few signs of use or age

Chrome wire wheels with red trim

The Mechanics

500cc Gilera four stroke engine

4spd manual gearbox

Restored bike that is said to start and run very well

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1938 Gilera 500

Highlights

The Appeal

History and Paperwork

The Condition

The Mechanics

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