Post-Sale Update: After 20 bids on eBay, this Moto Guzzi LeMans Cafe Racer sold for $11,400. Based on a 2003 model, this Moto Guzzi LeMans Cafe Racer has been customized by the guys at Santiago Chopper (who once built a Breitling-themed cafe racer for Discovery’s Cafe Racer TV show).
Hello There – 1981 Piaggio Vespa Ciao
An adorable moped that was impressively produced from 1967-2006, the Piaggio Vespa Ciao was built to be cheap transportation for youngsters. Now I guess it’s a retro-mobile with style. You didn’t get much – rigid suspension, no battery, not even turn signals. But this specific model (VIN: ZAPC7EKT1BP513661) is claimed to be in excellent shape – everything runs and it …
1993 Ducati 900 SuperSport Custom
The Ducati 900SS is a sportbike that amazes not through pure power or speed, but rather through old-school charm and the wonderful sound from that classic twin. Today we’ve got a customized example with hand-built bodywork that tries to further capture that old-school charm. A 1993 model, this bike was customized in 2007 with new bodywork and rear frame, carbon …
1969 Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler 125
Also known as the American, the Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler was the off-road variant of the lovely 125cc Stornello, and it was one of the last four-stroke singles that Guzzi ever built.
Centaur – 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro Sport
Post-Listing Update: This Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro Sport did not meet reserve at $6,110. Designed for the 75th anniversary of the MG factory, the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro was a limited production model (just 1918 ever built) that was a sporty variant of the classic Italian cruiser with very distinctive bodywork, made out of bodywork that the factory advertised for …
1974 Laverda 750 SFC
Post-Listing Update: This Laverda 750 SFC was pulled from eBay, final sale price unknown. I’ve been on a bit of an older Italian sport bike kick recently, but I’m trying to mix it up. With that said, I couldn’t help but feature this Laverda 750 SFC, a limited-production, street-legal racer that was the most iconic bike to ever come with …
7 Lovely Italians
Reader John K. has just tipped me off to someone on eBay who’s selling off 7 rare small to medium Italians that have all spent the last 10 years in a museum, so they’ll need varying amounts of work. Most are about 50-60 years old, and some of these bikes, I’ve never even heard of! All bikes available in Englewood, …
Rebirth – 2000 MV Agusta F4 Serie Oro
Post-Sale Update: This MV Agusta F4 Serie Oro sold for $33,500 on eBay. After decades of racing dominance in the middle of the 1900s, MV Agusta started to flounder after the death of the Agusta brothers who founded the company. They piddled around until being purchased by Cagiva in 1991 – but it took nearly another decade for the company …
2007 Aprilia Bol D’Or
Post-Listing Update: This Bol D’Or was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Aprilia Bol D’Or was a very limited production bike built to commemorate Aprilia’s particpation in the Bol D’Or, a 24 hour endurance race that occurs every spring at Le Mans. I have to admit, the idea of creating a bike to celebrate participating in a …
1974 Ducati 750SS
Post-Listing Update: Despite 18 bids up to $24,600, this Ducati 750SS did not meet reserve on eBay. The Ducati 750SS (or Super Sport) is one of the most iconic motorcycles of the 70s, if not all time. Just 401 of the first year models were built, somewhat as a tribute to Ducati’s win at Imola in 197. It was the …
1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police
Post-Listing Update: This Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police was pulled off of eBay early, final sale price unknown. The best selling model MG ever produced, the Eldorado has been a classic for decades. This Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police is an excellent example of MG’s pride and joy – though this is one of the many Police variants, which competed with Harley-Davidson …
2002 Ducati MH900e Evoluzione
Post-Sales Update: After 23 bids on eBay, this Ducati MH900e Evoluzione sold for $20,000. There are multiple motorcycles out there inspired by Mike Hailwood, but the Ducati MH900e Evoluzione might be the most visually extreme. Originally a sketch from the legenedary Pierre Terblanche, Ducati got plenty of positive feedback and decided to post a survey on their website to see …
The Best 125 – 2006 Aprilia RS125
For decades, the Aprilia RS125 has been the best 125 you can buy, assuming you’re in the market for a sports bike. Us Americans haven’t had the ability to freely enjoy them, as they weren’t officially imported to the States. Every once in a while, though, a grey market bike pops up, and for the knowledgeable few, it’s a tiny …
Twofer – 1967 Sears Gilera 106SS
The Gilera 106SS, or Speciale Strada, was sold through Sears Roebuck stores many decades ago. Good for a top speed of about 62 miles per hour, these little bikes are ideal as classic in-town runabouts. The seller is currently offering two matching bikes as a pair, though one is not titled. Both run great, and you’ll get a spare engine …
1969 Moto Guzzi V700 Cafe Racer
Post-Sale Update: After 17 bids on eBay, this Moto Guzzi V700 Cafe Racer sold for $5,100. The Moto Guzzi V700 Special was Guzzi’s first V-Twin. This one’s been customized into a moderate cafe racer, with a rebuilt motor and lowered front end by Guzzi Classics. The bike has had plenty of little things done to help complement the 50 horsepower, …