Restored – 1968 Wards Riverside Benelli 350

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Sold through Montgomery Wards department stores in the ’60s, Benelli bikes were made available in varying displacements. Here’s a 350cc example that’s claimed to have been completely restored with NOS parts.

Wards Riverside Benelli 350 - Tank

The single cylinder 4 stroke engine produced about 20 horsepower, enabling the bike to hit over 80 miles per hour. This Candy Apple Red example has 502 miles and part of the restoration included an oversized piston and a valve job.

Wards Riverside Benelli 350 - Engine

Find this restored Benelli for sale in Maple Grove, Minnesota for $4,500 here on Craigslist.

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