Beschreibung:

Carlo Guzzi's final design, the 176cc Lodola (lark) arrived in 1956. The 175cc class had long been established as one of the most important in Italy, and the Lodola's arrival at last gave Moto Guzzi a foothold in the category. Powered by a single-overhead-camshaft engine inclined in a duplex loop frame, the Lodola combined adequate performance with excellent fuel economy and sound handling. A Sport version followed and then in 1959 the model was enlarged to 235cc, becoming the Lodola Gran Turismo. Pushrod valve operation was adopted for the heavily revised bigger engine, which produced 11bhp, an output good enough for a top speed a whisker over 70mph. Lodola production ceased in 1966. Believed to be an earlier restoration, this Moto Guzzi Lodola GT was in running condition when purchased circa 2007; however, it has not been run in recent years. Sadly, Hans never got around to restoring it to his exacting standards. There are some scuffs to the paintwork; the handlebars and some brightwork are pitted; and the rear saddle security bolt is missing. Nevertheless, the machine is well presented and could easily be improved by the next owner. A total of 14,640 kilometres is displayed on the odometer. The machine is offered with a German Fahrzeugschein and an expired TüV (MoT) certificate and correspondence.