The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024

236 The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 Motorcycles •Designed by Lino Tonti and introduced in 1971, based on the V7 Roadster but lighter with a new frame and clip-on bars •Allegedly the fastest production bike of the time until the Kawasaki Z1 was launched in 1972 •Sporty ‘Café Racer’ looks and good performance made the V7 Sport a great success for Moto Guzzi with various celebrity owners including Mike Hailwood • The model was later replaced by the 850 Le Mans • This 1972 US-market example is presented in very good restored condition and in running order •Originally registered new in California and complete with its last US-title •Restored in the US between 2001 and 2003 with documented maintenance since then •Complete with large history file containing numerous receipts, invoices, photos and related paperwork •Recent overhaul in 2023 that included carburettor rebuild, service, new points and condenser •Great example of this classic ‘Café Racer’ •UK-registered on a current V5C The original Italian Superbike . Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Registration: PGF 311K Frame No: 31977 Engine No: VK31977 Specialist: Mark Bryan Telephone No: 07958 107974 Lot 472 1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 748cc • The 750 GT was a milestone in the history of Ducati and one of the first large capacity machines produced by the company •V-twin cylinder ‘round case’ engine with Colin Seeley-inspired race-designed frame, Ceriani forks and Brembo front caliper • Produced between 1971 and 1978, this 1973-built example is part of the seventh series of bikes produced, one of only c.1,800 built that year •Registered new in the UK in 1974, in very original condition and showing only five previous owners • Fully documented history and with its first owner until 2007, then restored between 2007 and 2011 with minimal use since • Fitted with electronic ignition and subject to a recent overhaul that included a new battery, carburettor rebuild and balance, oil and filter change and new clutch cable • Large history file with numerous receipts, original handbook, old MOTs and photos •Spare stainless steel exhaust and carburettors included in the sale •UK-registered on a current V5C Original and UK-registered from new Ducati 750 GT. Estimate: £18,000 - £20,000 Registration: RUT 597M Frame No: 754433 Engine No: 754627 Specialist: Mark Bryan Telephone No: 07958 107974 Lot 473 1974 Ducati 750 GT 748cc More Details Lot 472 Bid On Lot 472 More Details Lot 473 Bid On Lot 473