Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa design motorcycle Ghezzi Brian 2002 photo press photo

Description

Up for auction is a rare photo, from the “Style Laboratory” of the Moto Guzzi factory, of the first detailed design of the new machine which later would be known as the
MGS
-01! A very rare non period photo, that is impossible to obtain.
The Moto Guzzi
MGS
-01 Corsa was designed by Ghezzi & Brian for Moto Guzzi’s "Style Laboratory". This design centre was set up at the beginning of 2002 as a training ground to put the skills and creativity of famous designers, planners and preparers such as Ghezzi & Brian to the test with the aim of designing motorcycles with modern style and technology, but unmistakably Moto Guzzi. All the company's technological and human resources were made available for the challenge which showed all signs of being both difficult and thrilling.
The deadlines were concrete: the models designed, if agreed, must be ready to go into production within two years at most. The technical starting point was the four-valve twin of the Centauro and the six speed box of the V11, for the first time working together. To say that Ghezzi & Brian had little time to "give birth" to their creature would not be wrong, given that they had less than nine months, from February to November, to present the show-bike at Intermot in
Munich
.
The ideas were very clear. It must be simple, without frills, "pure". Go back to the very essence of the motorcycle, be easy to ride and have a number of elements such as the exposed mechanics and shaft drive which would communicate the personality of the bike immediately. From a technical point of view, attention was concentrated on ridability and handling. Short wheelbase, excellent balance and racing mechanics were the parameters on which work began immediately and with great enthusiasm.
The design that ultimately would become the
MGS
01 had an original and aggressive design, sleek lines and a decidedly sporting temperament. No wonder Guzzi decided to take it in production, the first series were sold out very rapidly. It simply was too beautiful to not take it into production…
This auction is for a
non period
photo, that started the whole
MGS
-01 project for Guzzi. We only have a few, so this could be your only chance to obtain a piece of Guzzi history!
Size: approx 7.8” x 11.8”
(approx. 20 x 30 cm), so perfectly suited for framing!
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
(Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for ebay purposes only)
No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files
and board backed envelopes.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the auction ends.