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1950 Moto Guzzi Airone
Estimated at £4,000 - £5,000
Lot details
Registration No: YSU 839
Frame No: 18401
Engine No: MBP24
cc: 250
MOT Expiry Date: 06/07
The Airone was introduced during 1939 having been developed from the earlier PE model. Endowed with good performance and fine handling it quickly established itself as the most popular middleweight machine on the Italian market. Early versions utilised a cast iron cylinder and head which were replaced for the 1948 model season with aluminium items. The sprung frame featured a number of steel pressings in its construction with girder forks gracing the front end, although these were replaced for the 1947 by telescopic units. For the 1949 season a "Sport" version joined the range, distinguishable from the "Touring" model by the aluminium rims fitted and a larger, 25mm carburettor. Production of the two variants continued untill 1957, by which time more modern designs had overtaken them in the market place, compelling Moto Guzzi to replace them with the Lodola.
Regarded by many as the "little brother" of the Falcone, Airone's have become increasingly sought after in recent years both in their home country and abroard. Today their eligibility for the events that seek to celebrate the glory years of Italian long distance road racing, such as the Giro, combined with their easy handling and distinctive looks ensure their ongoing popularity as the most desirable of "classic Italian middleweights". This example of the touring version dates from 1950 and is described by the vendor as being in good condition throughout. It is presented in the traditional red livery so closley associated with the model and is accompanied by a Swansea V5C.
Registration No: YSU 839
Frame No: 18401
Engine No: MBP24
cc: 250
MOT Expiry Date: 06/07
The Airone was introduced during 1939 having been developed from the earlier PE model. Endowed with good performance and fine handling it quickly established itself as the most popular middleweight machine on the Italian market. Early versions utilised a cast iron cylinder and head which were replaced for the 1948 model season with aluminium items. The sprung frame featured a number of steel pressings in its construction with girder forks gracing the front end, although these were replaced for the 1947 by telescopic units. For the 1949 season a "Sport" version joined the range, distinguishable from the "Touring" model by the aluminium rims fitted and a larger, 25mm carburettor. Production of the two variants continued untill 1957, by which time more modern designs had overtaken them in the market place, compelling Moto Guzzi to replace them with the Lodola.
Regarded by many as the "little brother" of the Falcone, Airone's have become increasingly sought after in recent years both in their home country and abroard. Today their eligibility for the events that seek to celebrate the glory years of Italian long distance road racing, such as the Giro, combined with their easy handling and distinctive looks ensure their ongoing popularity as the most desirable of "classic Italian middleweights". This example of the touring version dates from 1950 and is described by the vendor as being in good condition throughout. It is presented in the traditional red livery so closley associated with the model and is accompanied by a Swansea V5C.
Auction: Loseley Park, 8th Jun, 2008
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