Beschreibung:

Powered by a four-valves-per-cylinder overhead-camshaft engine, the prototype Moto Guzzi motorcycle was exceptionally advanced for its day. However, the Normale (standard) model that entered production in 1921 was necessarily less ambitious, the most obvious difference being its engine's inlet-over-exhaust (IOE) valve arrangement, adopted to reduce costs. The dependable IOE engine, regularly updated, would continue to power the majority of Guzzi roadsters well into the 1930s. On the chassis side, though, developments were more radical, none more so than engineer Giuseppe Guzzi's innovative sprung frame. One of Giuseppe's promotional stunts was a ride to the Arctic Circle aboard a sprung-frame GT, hence that model's 'Norge' nickname, but despite his efforts the buying public remained sceptical at first. This splendid Moto Guzzi GT 'Norge' appears to be an earlier restoration showing some signs of age. Nothing is known of its history or mechanical condition, except that the engine turns over. It should be noted that the engine number has been obliterated and re-stamped. Offered from a private collection, this motorcycle will require re-commissioning at the very least, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's age, originality, correctness, and mechanical condition prior to bidding. There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.