1952 Gilera 499cc Saturno Turismo
Registration no. 921 HRH
Frame no. 2610252
Engine no. 2610252
The best known Gilera roadster of the post-WW2 period was the 500cc Saturno, which entered production in 1946. Production of the Saturno continued until 1959, its passing marking the end of the line for one of Italy's truly great classic motorcycles.

Restored to broadly 'Sport' specification, we are advised this Saturno was supplied new to the Interior Minister, Police Forces in Rome as a 'Turismo' model. The Saturno had already been restored by the previous owner when our vendor purchased it at a UK auction in February 1996. The Saturno is said to be very torquey and nice to ride. The gear change pedal has been shortened/modified, and the vendor finds it more convenient to operate it by hand like a Vintage-era machine. The Saturno has not been ridden for at least 4-5 years and will require recommissioning before further use. Prior to being laid up, it was regularly maintained by the enthusiast owner and is only being sold due to his advancing years. Close inspection of this very nicely presented machine is highly recommended. It should be noted the engine number is incorrectly recorded on the V5C, incorporating the bore and stroke: '84X902610252'. Furthermore, the year of manufacture is incorrectly listed as 1944 . Offered with a history file and copy instruction manuals (in Italian).

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Footnotes:
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Lot to be sold without reserve.


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