Beautifully Restored Example of an Italian Design Masterpiece

Fitted with Gorgeous Partially Chromed Tank and “Bologna Slicer” External Flywheel

Imported from Italy in 2017 by Noted Italian Motorcycle Collector Leo Schigiel

An Outstanding Representation of Moto Guzzi’s Early Engineering Prowess

Accompanied by Moto Guzzi Certificato d’Origine and Italian Registration Documents

499 CC OHV 4-Stroke Single-Cylinder Engine

Single Dell’Orto Carburetor

13 BHP at 3,800 RPM

3-Speed Manual Gearbox

Front and Rear Drum Brakes

Front Girder Fork Suspension

Rear Rigid Frame with Suspended Seat

Introduced in 1923, the Sport series firmly established Moto Guzzi as an innovative producer of quality motorcycles. This reputation owed much to the firm’s competition success, which began with Gino Finzi’s win in the 1921 Targa Florio and continued for the next three decades. In 1931, the Sport 15 was introduced at the Milan Motosalone and the model became renowned for its build quality and effective braking, which made it an excellent all-around motorcycle. The Sport 15 proved to be an extremely popular machine, remaining in production for eight years. During this time, various modifications and refinements were introduced, including partially chromed tanks in 1933, as seen on this gorgeous example. The model also featured Moto Guzzi’s distinctive horizontally mounted single-cylinder engine, and externally mounted flywheel, which kept the engine’s crankcase compact and rigid, and became known to enthusiasts as the “bologna slicer.”

This particular example was built in May 1935 and sold new in Torino, Italy, as documented by its Moto Guzzi Certificato d’Origine, which also documents its engine and frame numbers. Copies of its Italian registration documents remain on file as well, and the bike was imported into the US by noted Italian car and motorcycle collector Leo Schigiel of Miami in 2017. Presented in outstanding restored condition, this Sport 15 offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a beautiful example of an iconic early Moto Guzzi that displays the advanced engineering that made the firm so successful.

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