c.1947 Moto Guzzi 498cc Superalce, Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. AV*33215* Engine no. AV*107102*

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c.1947 Moto Guzzi 498cc Superalce
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. AV*33215*
Engine no. AV*107102*
Moto Guzzi was established by Carlo Guzzi and Giorgio Parodi in 1919, with backing from Parodi's father, and ideas from Guzzi. Their first machine emerged in 1920 for scrutiny by Parodi senior who, fortunately for the pair, liked it, and gave the go-ahead for production to commence. From their inception, Moto Guzzi were destined always to produce technically interesting motorcycles.

During the Second World War Guzzi produced a large number of 498cc Alces for the Italian armed forces. After the conflict, when production could be resumed, the Italian authorities requested a machine for the police and military forces, and the result was the Superalce. Similar in some respects to the pre-war GTV and GTW, the Superalce was an overhead valve four-stroke machine with girder forks, a four speed gearbox, and rear suspension. That it was successful in its role can be judged by the fact that it remained in production until 1958.

33215 is part of a private collection and is an older restoration, now showing signs of the years since completion. There are no documents with the machine, and no key is present. Sold strictly as viewed, we have no knowledge of its mechanical condition. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the age, degree of completeness, and originality of this machine prior to bidding.