MOTO GUZZI 1933 P CC 1 CYL OHV 2801

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1 MOTO GUZZI 1933 P CC 1 CYL OHV 2801 SOLD Moto Guzzi 1933 P cc ohv single frame # P engine # The roots of the Moto Guzzi factory can be traced back to 1918, when the Italian Air Force pilots Giovanni Ravelli and Giorgio Parodi, together with their mechanic Carlo Guzzi used to spend their off-duty time talking motorcycle technology and finally decided to start their own factory. Unfortunately, Ravelli died in a plane crash shortly after the armistice in 1918, so he never saw the first machine based on Carlo Guzzi s plans that was built in To commemorate Ravelli, it was decided to use the eagle of Ravelli s flying unit as the logo of the new factory. V.O.F. Yesterdays office@yesterdays.nl Page: 1

2 Officially, the Moto Guzzi factory was started in The first model of the factory was the 500 cc single-cylinder Tipo Normale. The main features of this engine horizontal cylinder, magneto located on top of the engine and an external flywheel could still be seen in the last single-cylinder Guzzis, the Nuovo Falcones of Up to the early thirties the factory concentrated on the 500 cc class. But to reach more customers it was important to diversify and this was done by bringing out machines in the 250 cc and 175 cc classes. The first 175 cc was the P 175 that was brought out in The model pioneered several new features that would eventually find their way in the 500 cc production models, in particular the overhead valve configuration. The cylinder head design was advanced, the two 32 mm valves having a narrow 62-degree included angle. The model was designed to fit into the economical taxation class for lightweight motorcycles, the motoleggere and it stayed in production till The 59 x 63.7 engine delivers 7 5,000 rpm with a compression ratio of 6:1. The machine weighs a mere 115 kg and the top speed is 90 km/h. This excellently restored machine is fitted with Miller dynamo and Bosch claxon. MORE INFORMATION V.O.F. Yesterdays office@yesterdays.nl Page: 2

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9 ABOUT YESTERDAYS Yesterday s is a link with the past, particularly with motorcycles from the past. We are a straightforward organisation which aims at acquiring old motorcycles in the broadest sense of the word and making them available to enthusiasts of all kinds by means of sale. After 35years of experience we claim to have an extensive knowledge of the world of antique and classic motorcycles. Our field of interest ranges from pre-1900s machines till those from the thirties and forties. We have regularly been able to provide- private enthusiasts, collectors, and museums all over the world with interesting acquisitions. We cordially invite you to visit our site and step back in the illustrious past of motorcycling. We ship worldwide at cost Visitors by appointment from Tuesday - saturday 14.00h h We are closed Sunday and Monday. V.O.F. Yesterdays office@yesterdays.nl Page: 9