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.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled 1936. Please also note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may require mechanical
attention prior to road use.