Moto Guzzi - GTV - 500 cc - 1939
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Moto Guzzi GTV 500 Twin Port, first registered in 1939 and located in Italy, with Italian registration papers, frame 10372 and engine 47037, no Certificate of Conformity, in a condition to be revived.
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The Moto Guzzi GTV 500 Twin Port was born in 1934 and represents a turning point for the Mandello del Lario company; in fact, it put the old single-cylinder engines with opposed valves out to pasture.
Because of a bequest, it has not been started for about 4 years, but before that it participated in various exhibitions, fairs, and rides with the local motorcycle club.
This new single-cylinder engine was characterized by the new valve train, in fact it mounted overhead valves with a pushrod-and-rocker-arm arrangement, and by a new four-speed gearbox (called “V”). The displacement remained at 500 cc, as with the previous models.
The frame was a double-cradle tubular design, and as far as the suspension goes, the GTV initially mounted a classic and beautiful parallelogram front fork with a central coil spring, which was later replaced by a more modern telehydraulic unit, and a rear suspension with two elastic dampers, which was also supplanted by a “normal” swingarm with twin side shocks. Both brakes were drum brakes.
The engine delivered a power of 22 hp and was able to push the motorcycle to a top speed of about 120 km/h.
The production of the GTV ended in 1948, replaced by the Astore first and by the Falcone from 1950.
The Italian motorcycle with its original license plate and registration, with all documents in order, is presented in perfect condition, original paint with signs of aging. We are talking about a very rare Bitubo version.
The engine, along with the entire mechanical and running gear, is in excellent condition.
The startup procedure is peculiar, with a series of maneuvers that an enthusiast will recognize (there are explanatory videos on YouTube).
Willing to ship overseas with costs borne by the buyer.
The Moto Guzzi GTV 500 Twin Port was born in 1934 and represents a turning point for the Mandello del Lario company; in fact, it put the old single-cylinder engines with opposed valves out to pasture.
Because of a bequest, it has not been started for about 4 years, but before that it participated in various exhibitions, fairs, and rides with the local motorcycle club.
This new single-cylinder engine was characterized by the new valve train, in fact it mounted overhead valves with a pushrod-and-rocker-arm arrangement, and by a new four-speed gearbox (called “V”). The displacement remained at 500 cc, as with the previous models.
The frame was a double-cradle tubular design, and as far as the suspension goes, the GTV initially mounted a classic and beautiful parallelogram front fork with a central coil spring, which was later replaced by a more modern telehydraulic unit, and a rear suspension with two elastic dampers, which was also supplanted by a “normal” swingarm with twin side shocks. Both brakes were drum brakes.
The engine delivered a power of 22 hp and was able to push the motorcycle to a top speed of about 120 km/h.
The production of the GTV ended in 1948, replaced by the Astore first and by the Falcone from 1950.
The Italian motorcycle with its original license plate and registration, with all documents in order, is presented in perfect condition, original paint with signs of aging. We are talking about a very rare Bitubo version.
The engine, along with the entire mechanical and running gear, is in excellent condition.
The startup procedure is peculiar, with a series of maneuvers that an enthusiast will recognize (there are explanatory videos on YouTube).
Willing to ship overseas with costs borne by the buyer.
Details
Brand
Moto Guzzi
Model Type
GTV
Engine size (in cc)
500
Year of first registration
1939
Condition
for restart
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Frame number
10372
Engine number
47037
Located in country
Italy
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
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