The Classic Sale at Silverstone 26th & 27th August 2022

58 The Classic Sale at Silverstone - Motorcycles Registration: BBK 862M Frame No.: 34121 Engine No: 34121 Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000 Lot 333 1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 750cc • Designed by Lino Tonti and introduced in 1971, based on the V7 Roadster but lighter with a new frame and clip on bars • Was 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 • This 1974 V7 Sport was built in December 1973 and was one of the last bikes imported into the USA, the last examples were produced with twin Brembo front brakes, the model eventually became the 850 Le Mans • This stunning matching numbers example has been sympathetically restored using all original parts, original Lafranconi “shark fin” exhausts have been re-chromed and the bodywork professionally repainted • A great usable 1970’s Moto Guzzi superbike • UK-registered on a current V5C and in good running order The original Italian Superbike. Registration: MSX 280 Frame No.: CDF479B Engine No: CDF479B Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 Lot 334 1946 Indian Chief 1,140cc • The first Indian bikes produced post war, new features included girder front forks and plunger rear suspension • This USA import was UK-registered in 2020 with a current V5C • Restored in the USA to a very high standard using correct and original parts and benefits from a right-hand throttle control • Deep-skirted fenders and period leather panniers with tassels, pure Indian Chief • Part of a private collection for a year or so and may require some recommissioning before road use • History file included containing copy riders handbook, various photos, numerous receipts, parts books and associated paperwork Simply stunning, Indian Red, 1946 Chief in show-winning condition. More Details Lot 333 Bid On Lot 333 More Details Lot 334 Bid On Lot 334