Very rare 1948 Moto Guzzi GTV 500cc motorcycle

1948 Moto Guzzi GTV 500cc single cylinder. Top speed is 75mph, a 4 speed, with 22hp. This was the last year with open valve train. Note the inverted forks and cantilever swing arm which became popular on many production motorcycles 40 years later. This bike is ridden daily and always starts on first kick.