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- 1948 Moto Guzzi Motoleggera 65cc
1948 Moto Guzzi Motoleggera 65cc
Lot Number: 952
1948 Moto Guzzi Motoleggera 65cc
A stunning, restored example of Moto Guzzi's Motoleggera 65 or 'Guzzino' (baby Guzzi) - Italy's answer to mass transport after World War 2. Fully restored, matching numbers and running well. Supplied with a Dating Certificate and a current V5C.
- ESTIMATE: £2,000 - £4,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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REG NUMBER
720 UXU
SUMMARY
A stunning, restored example of Moto Guzzi's Motoleggera 65 or 'Guzzino' (baby Guzzi) - Italy's answer to mass transport after World War 2. Fully restored, matching numbers and running well. Supplied with a Dating Certificate and a current V5C.
DESCRIPTION
- Post-war Italy was in dire need of reliable and cheap transport and the Mandello del Lario factory quickly switched from military vehicles introducing the 'Guzzino' as it became known in 1946
- Designed by Antonio Micucci, it featured a radical single-tube steel frame, high 26-inch wheels, and, unusually for a humble machine of its era, swinging arm suspension with double compression springs
- Powered by a 65cc two-stroke, single-cylinder with a cast iron barrel and alloy head generating just 2bhp but, weighing only 50kg, that was enough
- Over 70,000 units were sold between 1946 and 1954 before it was succeeded by the updated Moto Guzzi 'Cardellino'
- This beautiful, fully restored, matching numbers example, has been in our vendor's collection for over 20 years and is running well
- Supplied with a Dating Certificate and a current V5C, correctly classed as Historic
- A wonderful opportunity to purchase a stylish lightweight in superb restored condition
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 952
- Make
- MOTO GUZZI
- Model
- MOTOLEGGERA
- Registration Number
- 720 UXU
- Frame Number
- 29253
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Dan Towers
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 07973 859602
- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 23 February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
Uplift by our motorcycle transport partners, Moving Motorcycles back to their storage facility in Northampton. £125 plus VAT. Storage will then be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
You can obtain a quote online (see link below) or contact them on +44 (0) 1933 448555 for onward transport to you.
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