1973 MOTO GUZZI 850 ELDORADO
Chassis No: 59005
Engine No: VP059005
Auction Estimate: AU$15,000 - $18,000 (US$12,000 - $14,000 approx.)
http://www.mossgreen.com.au/view-auctions/catalog/id/354/lot/126580/1973-MOTO-GUZZI-850-ELDORADO
This very nice example was brought in from the United States and then sold to a discerning private buyer in Melbourne following an extensive and sensitive restoration in about 2000. The vendor has recently had the bike fully serviced at Mid Life Cycles of Cremorne in October 2016. The work included the tank flushed and restored; a comprehensive service including cables checked and adjusted; spark plugs renewed and the engine tuned up. The carburettors were dismantled, sanded and reassembled. The front and rear brake drums have been sanded and cleaned (receipts available).
The engine designation VP followed by a star is not definitely but believed to be a Version Polizia and a foot board model from the factory. The matching frame and engine numbers are indicative of the export American models. The motorcycle is presented in civilian configuration offering an opportunity to go touring in Australia on a motorcycle highly regarded as a true rider's machine. The sale is accompanied by a selection of as new workshop manuals; Sieme spare parts catalogue and rider's handbook, other technical manuals and a copy of Guzziology by Dave Richardson will also accompany the motorcycle.
