1963 – Moto Guzzi Hispania Cardellino 73cc, Frame No. MGH C73 825471

No registration certificate; no roadworthiness test Whilst the famous 65 cm³ model was designed for everyday, practical use, the Gardellino is aimed at a different, more discerning clientele, one with a greater appreciation for elegance and refinement. Its styling is of a rare beauty for a two-wheeler of this capacity: flowing lines, a wraparound body, and meticulous finishes that are more reminiscent of a luxury scooter than an ordinary moped. A machine designed to charm as much as to transport. Its 73 cm³ single-cylinder two-stroke engine – a slightly more powerful version than the standard 65 – is a lively and spirited unit, fitted with a three-speed gearbox and possessing a more assertive character than that of its more popular cousin. Light and agile, the machine offers performance above the category average, wrapped up in a design unlike anything else on the Spanish market at the time. Spanish production of the Gardellino by Oscar Ravà’s Motorhispania – which had been manufacturing Moto Guzzi under licence since 1948 – was significantly more limited than that of the popular 65. Aimed at a wealthy and discerning clientele, it never achieved the sales volumes of its utilitarian big sister, making it today one of the rarest models in the entire Hispania range. For any enquiries or to receive a condition report, please contact us on 06 52 56 31 11 or write to the following address: motos@aguttes.com This lot must be collected after the sale in Catalonia (Spain). Aguttes can assist you with the transport and delivery of your motorbikes; personalised quotes can be provided, so please do not hesitate to contact us regarding this.

Estimate:£1,695.5

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