No Reserve – 1961 Moto Guzzi Stornello Sport 125

SOLD FOR: $5,671

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on August 21, 2024

Winner: f**********i

Winning Bid: $5,300
Buyer Fee: $371
Total: $5,671

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Description

Please note: The seller is managing the sale of this collection on behalf of the owner’s estate. He has represented each bike to the best of his ability and will be unable to provide further history or supporting documentation. The bike does not currently run and the seller cannot confirm mechanical condition. He has provided a walk around video and is selling the bike as-is. A local dealership will be providing the Bill of Sale; all fees (with the exception of Iconic’s buyer’s fee) and taxes will be accounted for by the dealer.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

As the 1950s came to a close, Moto Guzzi’s lightweight Zigolo 110cc machine was being overtaken by domestic competition such as Gilera, Moto Morini, Ducati and MV Agusta who dominated the eighth liter capacity. In response, Guzzi released the Stornello (Italian for Starling) in late 1959 as a 1960 model, to re-establish the company in the most profitable Italian market segment, 125cc.

The first street bike designed by Guzzi’s race bike designer, Giulio Carcano, the Stornello was powered by a new four-stroke pushrod single producing 7hp at 7,200 RPM and capable of 100kph (62mph).

The Stornello Sport was release in late 1961 for the 1962 model year and was easy to differentiate by the lower bars, cafe racer seat, and aluminium wheels. The 125cc air cooled four-stroke now sported a hemispheric head and a few tuning mods which increased output to 8.5hp and another 10kph (6.2 mph).

This example is VIN: T09BRGM22780M; Engine: T09BR

The odometer shows 2 miles, however the seller cannot confirm accuracy.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “Not running. The bike has been a display piece for many years and not in current running condition. Tank is clean and dry. Motor turns and has compression.”

Modifications:
Per the seller, “It is unknown if there were any modifications that were performed by previous or current ownership. Was likely restored.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Cheng Shin tires.

The sale includes one key. There is no supporting documentation.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Denver, Colorado, this Moto Guzzi is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Stornello Sport 125 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Denver, Colorado

Year

1961

Make

Moto Guzzi

Model

Stornello 125 Sport

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

T09BRGM22780M

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Dealership

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

N/A

Total Bids Placed: 35

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: f**********i

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
f**********i August 21, 2024 12:00 pm PDT $5,300
d********d August 21, 2024 11:58 am PDT $5,200 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f**********i August 21, 2024 11:58 am PDT $5,126
d********d August 21, 2024 6:32 am PDT $4,775 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f*********l August 21, 2024 6:32 am PDT $4,675
d********d August 21, 2024 6:31 am PDT $4,550 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f*********l August 21, 2024 6:31 am PDT $4,450
d********d August 21, 2024 6:28 am PDT $4,308 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f*********l August 21, 2024 6:28 am PDT $4,208
d********d August 21, 2024 5:54 am PDT $3,800
s*********3 August 21, 2024 5:54 am PDT $3,700 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*********3 August 20, 2024 8:56 pm PDT $3,270
f*********l August 20, 2024 5:51 pm PDT $3,170
g*******a August 20, 2024 5:51 pm PDT $3,071 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
g*******a August 19, 2024 3:49 pm PDT $3,070
f*********l August 18, 2024 4:49 pm PDT $2,970
c********1 August 17, 2024 8:33 pm PDT $2,870
f*********l August 16, 2024 6:11 pm PDT $2,770
j***s August 16, 2024 6:11 pm PDT $2,700 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
j***s August 16, 2024 3:16 pm PDT $2,670
f*********l August 16, 2024 8:46 am PDT $2,570 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c********1 August 16, 2024 8:46 am PDT $2,500
f*********l August 16, 2024 6:48 am PDT $2,350
s*********e August 16, 2024 6:47 am PDT $2,250 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
f*********l August 16, 2024 6:47 am PDT $2,240
s*********e August 15, 2024 8:02 am PDT $1,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c********1 August 15, 2024 8:02 am PDT $1,500
s*********e August 15, 2024 8:02 am PDT $1,400 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c********1 August 15, 2024 8:02 am PDT $1,300
s*********e August 14, 2024 2:59 pm PDT $1,101
s******d August 14, 2024 1:57 pm PDT $1,001
b****t August 14, 2024 1:57 pm PDT $1,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b****t August 14, 2024 1:56 pm PDT $850 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******d August 14, 2024 1:56 pm PDT $750
b****t August 14, 2024 10:54 am PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started August 14, 2024 9:17 am PDT
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No Reserve – 1961 Moto Guzzi Stornello Sport 125
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $5,671
$0.00 to the seller