Carlo Guzzi was one of Moto Guzzi’s three co-founders back in 1921, and he was the brainchild behind a scooter/motorcycle hybrid called the Galletto (cockerel in Italian). Over approximately 15 years of production, 75,000 units were sold.
The Galletto came together with a tubular steel frame, leading link fork, and single sided swing arm wrapped around a variety of air-cooled singles: when first released in 1950 it had a 160cc engine with a 3-speed transmission, in 1953 (like what’s being sold today) it had a 175cc with a 4-speed transmission, and then it immediately went to a 192cc engine the next year so the 175ccs are rarer. Both wheels were the same size, so an optional spare wheel/tire was thoughtfully included and tucked up front. This was Guzzi’s first scooter, and it was introduced at the 1950 Geneva Motor Show.
This example comes out of the Michael Harper collection (just like the Ducati 60 featured last week) and it comes with the optional luggage rack plus a California title. Michael says it’s in very good running condition and all the electrics work. It’s also been registered with ASI, the Italian historical vehicle association and there’s a plaque on the bike reflecting that.
Find this Galletto for sale in Tarzana, California with a BIN of $6,950 “or close sensible offer” here on eBay.