Antonio Ricciardi was one of the most entertaining characters to enter a bike into the Motorcycle Classics Vintage Motorcycle Show at the 2011 Barber Vintage Festival. And while Antonio’s 1951 Moto Guzzi Gambalunga sure made a pretty picture, the bike made an even better sound.
1951 Moto Guzzi Gambalunga (Video)
Antonio Ricciardi rides his 1951 Moto Guzzi Gambalunga into the Motorcycle Classics Vintage Bike Show at the 2011 Barber Vintage Festival in Leeds, Ala.
For such an engaging personality, it was fitting that Antonio’s bike was a crowd favorite and recipient of the Motorcycle Classics Editor’s Choice award.
1951 Moto Guzzi Gambalunga Push Start (Video)
Antonio Ricciardi and his 1951 Moto Guzzi Gambalunga get a push from Motorcycle Classics’ associate editor Landon Hall at the 2011 Barber Vintage Festival. Ricciardi’s Gambalunga was named the Editor’s Choice in the Motorcycle Classics Vintage Bike Show at the Festival.
More Italian Motorcycles from Motorcycle Classics
• 2011 MC Editors Choice: 1951 Moto Guzzi Gambalunga
• 2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
• Counting to Eight: Moto Guzzi 500 V8 History
More Videos!
Our motto at Motorcycle Classics is simple: ride ‘em, don’t hide ‘em. Our video archive and YouTube Channel show it’s more than a motto for us: It’s a lifestyle. From multiple project bikes and ride reviews to events coverage and museum tours, our videos explore the ins and outs of the classic motorcycle hobby.