Moto Guzzi’s 1955 V8 500 GP racer is the stuff of legend. While complex and notoriously unreliable, the model’s air-cooled, 499cc V8 cranked out 78 horsepower and 171-mph top speed. After only a few years in competition, the Mandello Del Lario factory retired the fully-faired race rig. Still, the V8 made a lasting impression on motorcyclists and designers alike.
Frequently reimagined by toy builders and customizers, the V8’s legacy far outlasts its time on the raceway. Dutch custom shop LM Creations only added to that legacy when it transformed a 2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 100th Anniversary into a retro racer.
