1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador Police Bike

SOLD FOR: $16,050

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on March 1, 2023

Winner: m*****9

Winning Bid: $15,000
Buyer Fee: $1,050
Total: $16,050

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Description

Additional photos of this Moto Guzzi Ambassador are available here for your perusal.

The Moto Guzzi Ambassador was developed as a successor to the V7, which was initially built to provide a police platform in their home country of Italy. The Berliner brothers (the US importer) convinced MG to bring it to the US in an attempt to snag some cruiser customers away from Harley-Davidson.

The Ambassador (also called the V750) got some upgrades to target the US market, and Americans responded favorably – in 1971, Moto Guzzi set an internal record by producing over 46,400 examples.

For a lot of Americans, this was the start to their love affair with Moto Guzzi. The 757cc motor was good for 60 horsepower (10 more than the V7), and a nearly 6 gallon tank meant you could eat up miles without having to stop often. For more on the Ambassador, check out this story on Motorcycle Classics.

This example is VIN: 26130, Engine #: 26130. The seller acquired the bike three years ago through an online auction.

During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 500 miles. The odometer shows 715 miles since its restoration.

Maintenance:
Per the seller: “The bike was meticulously restored by Moe Green at Cycle Works with over $30,000 invested. I have all receipts and before and after pictures.”

Additionally, he notes that “all fluids were changed recently.”

The seller has included some before/after photos to show the extent of the restoration work. You can find further evidence in the album.

Modifications:
The seller reports that the bike was upgraded with an “850 kit and a 5-speed transmission” as part of its restoration.

Cosmetic Blemishes:
According to the seller, there are no significant cosmetic blemishes to be noted.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop D404 tires from 2007.

Currently located in Vonore, Tennessee, this Moto Guzzi is offered on a clean Tennessee title. Have any Ambassador stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Vonore, Tennessee

Year

1971

Make

Moto Guzzi

Model

Ambassador

Mileage

715

VIN

26130

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Tennessee

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed: 35

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: m*****9

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
m*****9 March 1, 2023 10:58 am PST $15,000 Reserve
t****t March 1, 2023 10:58 am PST $14,600
m*****9 March 1, 2023 10:58 am PST $14,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t****t March 1, 2023 10:58 am PST $14,400
m*****9 March 1, 2023 10:55 am PST $14,300
t****t March 1, 2023 10:11 am PST $14,200
m*****9 March 1, 2023 9:05 am PST $14,100
t****t March 1, 2023 9:05 am PST $14,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t****t March 1, 2023 9:04 am PST $13,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*****9 March 1, 2023 9:04 am PST $13,500
t****t March 1, 2023 9:04 am PST $13,301 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m*****9 March 1, 2023 9:04 am PST $13,201
t****t February 27, 2023 7:35 am PST $13,101
d*t February 27, 2023 5:45 am PST $13,001 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t****t February 27, 2023 5:45 am PST $13,000
d*t February 27, 2023 5:45 am PST $12,850 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t****t February 27, 2023 5:45 am PST $12,750
d*t February 27, 2023 5:44 am PST $12,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t****t February 27, 2023 5:44 am PST $12,500
d*t February 24, 2023 8:25 am PST $12,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o***********l February 24, 2023 8:25 am PST $12,000
d*t February 24, 2023 8:25 am PST $11,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o***********l February 24, 2023 8:25 am PST $11,000
d*t February 24, 2023 8:23 am PST $10,101
o***********l February 24, 2023 7:48 am PST $10,001
d*t February 24, 2023 7:48 am PST $10,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
d*t February 24, 2023 7:48 am PST $7,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o***********l February 24, 2023 7:48 am PST $7,500
d*t February 24, 2023 7:47 am PST $5,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
o***********l February 24, 2023 7:47 am PST $5,000
d*t February 23, 2023 8:13 pm PST $3,750 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c*************n February 23, 2023 8:13 pm PST $3,650
d*t February 23, 2023 5:56 pm PST $1,600
m******r February 23, 2023 5:56 pm PST $1,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
m******r February 22, 2023 9:51 pm PST $1
Auction started February 22, 2023 10:28 am PST
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1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador Police Bike
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