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updated 21/02/2013

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Our cars are subject to engineering refinements and on-going development. We therefore reserve the right to change specifications and prices accordingly. This is particularly critical with out sourced components as we are a low volume consumer, and subject to our suppliers increasing their prices.

Basic chassis/GRP bodywork kit:

Bare metal chassis (either beetleback or barrelback) and grp components (nose cone/scuttle/rear cover/pair of mud guards) can be purchased as a very basic starter kit. You can paint the chassis or powder coat it, then source your own aluminium for panelling as you proceed.

Kit contents:

Chassis in bare metal finish (beetleback or barrelback).
GRP nose cone.
GRP scuttle.
GRP rear cover (beetleback or barrelback).
GRP pair of mudguards.

Price £1995 plus VAT

Bare metal wishbones: £200 + VAT

Gear change linkage: £125 + VAT. Please submit your splined gear changer for us to weld to a component. This is found on the end of your donor gearbox.

If you want a starter kit with the chassis blasted and epoxy powder coated, all aluminium panels pre-cut, all riv-nuts inserted, bonnet halves louvred and formed, then please proceed below to Body Chassis Unit (Kit 001)


Budget Aero Merlin rolling chassis option:

If you already have a Moto Guzzi donor bike, why not purchase a fully plumbed (brake lines and wiring loom fitted) rolling chassis!? This enables you to roll the chassis around and outside your garage/workshop.

You will receive the following, all fully fitted:
1) Epoxy powder coated chassis (beetle or barrelback) fitted with all bonded/riveted/bolted aluminium panels The main side panels will be fitted by cleko pins      enabling you to remove/re-fit for additional build access. You will need to bond and rivet these side panels on eventually yourself.
2) All grp panels fitted (easily removable).
3) Bonnet panels with a total of 96 louvres, pre-formed and fitted, complete with full length stainless steel hinge.
4) All stainless steel brake lines fully fitted, including pedal box.
5) Wiring loom fitted to chassis. (Loom will be left over length enabling you to connect to switches/lights etc)
6) Light weight alloy suspension units, alloy calipers, 19 inch alloy wheels and Avon tyres, mudguard stays, all fitted.
7) Steering column, steering rack, steering wheel and boss all fully fitted.
8) Rear propshaft bearing, jig fitted to rear bulkhead. Enabling your choice of  our propshafts (and reversing gearbox) to be fitted by you later.
9) Temporary light weight jockey wheel fitted to rear of chassis, enabling whole chassis to move. This is removed by you when you fit your donor swing arm.

Price: £6995 + VAT
Other items to finish the vehicle can be purchased from our options list (prices and specifications) or sourced elsewhere by you.

 


Budget kit build cost guide:

If on a serious budget and you wanted to have more input yourself, such as wiring and upholstery (you could buy in a pair of bucket seats), plus you already own a Moto Guzzi donor bike, you could just squeeze a self build on £8080 plus VAT! This includes purchasing 1), 2), 3), 4), 5), 7), (shown below) plus the exhaust system! You would have to source other minor items, (lights, brake lines etc) but this would get you through MSVA and on the road! The figure of £8080 includes of course...the reversing gearbox. Total refinement can come later.


It is assumed that you are providing a suitable donor Moto Guzzi bike. If not, we can assist in three ways:

a) a low mileage donor bike complete,
b) a reconditioned/rebuilt drive train,
c) brand new engine/gearbox/final drive.
All of these options are at additional cost and subject to availability.

Full build prices: Scroll right down to the bottom of this section.

There are two pricing structures as kit options. You may purchase separate kits as modules from Kit Module 001-009.

Alternatively, and to make things easier if you are initially cost conscious, you may purchase Kit 001 as a starter kit, then buy items 2-8 (as shown below), then from the options list as you require them. This gets you underway with your build. It is cheaper to buy in via the kit module system, however, you might not want all items, perhaps already having some, or you might want to build in a slightly different manner.

1) Body chassis unit (Kit 001):

Comprising:

  • Fully welded chassis, blasted and epoxy powder coated in black.
  • All aluminium components fully trimmed to fit with all holes punched.
  • Upper rear aluminium bulkhead panel with pair of fitted hinged luggage locker doors.
  • Polished aluminium panel fitted to front of scuttle (visible when bonnet halves are raised).
  • All riv nuts fitted to the chassis enabling fitment of removable panels.
  • Pre-formed aluminium bonnet sides complete with 48 louvres per side.
  • Stainless steel bonnet hinge and fittings:
  • 2 aluminium main side panels trimmed to fit, complete with 6 rear 6 inch louvres per side ( beetle-back only)
  • 2 louvred detachable, shaped front side panels.
  • GRP (fibreglass) nose cone, scuttle, rear cover, glove box, pair of cycle wings.
  • Gear change linkage (black powder coated) complete with spherical joints.
  • Pack of rivets.
  • 4 tubes of body adhesive.

    £2995 (Beetle back) £3195 (Barrelback)
      See photos of this kit at panelled bodywork

    N.B. For the avoidance of doubt, the circle polished dashboard is not included in this kit, as it has always been an option, and is shown within the options list below, or within the MG3 Modular Kit 006 Dashboard and Scuttle Kit.

2) Front wheels and suspension:

  • Pair of black epoxy powder coated upper wishbones complete with fitted bushes.
  • Pair of black epoxy powder coated lower wishbones complete with fitted bushes.
  • Pair of light weight alloy uprights, caliper brackets and removable drop forged steering arms.
  • Pair of machined steel stub axles.
  • Pair of inner and outer wheel bearings (races pressed into hubs)/seals.
  • Pair of top and bottom suspension ball joints.
  • Pair of adjustable shock absorbers complete with powder coated 200lb springs.
  • Pair of Akront/Morad spoked 19 inch wheels with integral alloy hubs complete with bearings, fitted with Avon SM2 19 x 4.00 tyres.
  • Pair of alloy billet hub caps.

          £1825

3) Brakes:

  • 2 light weight alloy four piston calipers complete with brake pads, 280mm diameter x 6mm radiused discs including fixing bolts .

          £495

4) Steering:

  • Steering rack complete with track rod ends.
  • Pair of alloy steering rack mounting clamps.
  • Upper steering column complete with steering lock and wiring loom connector.
  • Lower steering column complete with two universal joints.

          £425

5) Pedal box assembly:

  • Pedal box assembly complete with tandem brake master cylinder and brake light switch.

          £295

6) Wiring loom:

  • Standard wiring loom (carburettor engines). Injection engines will require the separate engine loom from your donor bike, and you will need to connect this in to the standard loom.
    Includes fuse box and relay box.

          £275

7) Reversing gearbox and prop shaft set:

  • Reversing gear box plus fitting brackets and fully balanced precision made two section propshaft complete with self aligning rear pillar block bearing.

          £1495

8) Upholstery set:

  • Vinyl covered bench seat back and two individual base squabs.

  • Upholstered cockpit roll around rear cover edge and arm rests.

  • Vinyl tonneau cover.

  • Fitted carpets.

          £1325

OPTIONS:

Stainless steel brake hose kit and all fittings:

£95

Pair of polished alloy front mudguard stays and spacers:

£90

Polished stainless steel exhaust system and silencers complete with stainless steel exhaust to cylinder flange couplings and fitting brackets:

£650

Polished alloy fuel tank complete with filler neck and Monza cap, capacity 25 litres:

£250

Aluminium alloy laser cut circle polished dashboard with all holes laser cut to take 80mm diameter speedometer, tachometer, and all switches and lights:

£150

Pair of stainless steel 7 inch headlights with integral side lights plus bullet indicators drilled and fitted through headlamp bowl including all angled fittings:

£195

Pair of (MSVA compliant) wing mirrors:

£60

Pair of seat belts:

£85

Control cable set (clutch/speedo/tacho):

£60

Speedometer and tachometer set (80mm diameter): 

£180

Dashboard switches and lights:

£100

Pair of polished aeroscreens complete with chromed fittings:

£120

4 chrome on brass bonnet catches:

£100

Alloy rear brake caliper complete with integral handbrake mechanism, bracket and cable:

£225

Handbrake lever:

£25

Pair of rear bullet indicator lights complete with angled fittings (beetleback):

£50

Pair of rear bullet stop/tail lights complete with angled fittings (barrelback):

£50

Fuel pump, fittings, fuel line (carburettor engines only):

£60

 

 

 

 

It is assumed that you are providing a suitable donor Moto Guzzi bike. If not, we can assist in three ways:
a) a low mileage donor bike complete,
b) a reconditioned/rebuilt drive train,
c) a brand new engine/gearbox/final drive. All of these options are at additional cost and subject to availability.

See Donor bikes

See  Moto Guzzi
 


   
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 Aero Merlin complete kit

Please note that this kit option does not include a drivetrain (engine/gearbox/final drive), it enables you to build a fully rolling chassis ready to receive your donor engine, gearbox, final drive and all engine ancillaries.

Alternatively, please ask us to quote for one of the following drivetrain options:

a) a complete low mileage bike. (expect up to £3000). From this you can also use all items from the swing arm and rear wheel etc. You could spend even more if buying a very low mileage bike from the early-mid 2000s.
b) a reconditioned/rebuilt drivetrain combination (allow for up to £3000)
c) a brand new drivetrain combination.

See Donor bikes

See  Moto Guzzi


Aero Merlin complete kit contents:

Aeroscreens (2)
Alloy steering rack clamps (2)
Aluminium body sides (louvred), bonnet halves (louvred) tunnel/deck/wheel cover panels
Aluminium floor
Aluminium rear tail panel (Barrelback only)
Brake caliper (rear)
*
Brake disc (rear)
*
Carpets
Chassis
Chassis coating
Chrome bonnet catches (4)
Clutch/speedo/tacho cables
Cockpit roll system
Dashboard
Discs/calipers/brackets
Fasteners
Front springs (2)
Fuel pump
Gear change linkage with spherical joints
GRP components (5)
Handbrake cable
Handbrake caliper
*
Handbrake lever
Head lights with integral side lights 7" (2)
Instruments (2)
Master cylinder
Monza fuel tank filler cap
Mudguard stays
Pedal box assembly
Propshaft bearing
Rear lights (2)
Rear lighting panel aluminium (Barrelback only)
Reversing gearbox
Reversing gearbox propshafts (2)
Seats (black vinyl)
Seat belts (2)
Shock absorbers (front) (2)
Shock absorbers (rear) (2)
Stainless steel badge bar
Stainless steel bonnet hinge
Stainless steel brake hose system (front)
Stainless steel brake hose system (rear)
Stainless steel exhaust system
Stainless steel fuel tank
Steering column (lower)
Steering column (upper)
Steering rack
Steering wheel
Steering wheel boss
Suspension ball joints
Suspension upright kit
Swing arm bearings (2)
*
Swing arm oil seal (2)
*
Swing arm pivot bolts (2)
*
Swing arm
*
Swing arm spacers (2)
*
Switches
Tonneau
Torpedo indicators (2)
Tubes of body adhesive (4)
Wheel bearings/seals/caps (3) (Beetleback, 2 sets only)
Wheel and tyre (rear)
*
Wheels and tyres (3) (Beetleback 2 only)
Wing mirrors (2)
Wiring loom
Wishbones upper (2)
Wishbones lower (2)


Aero Merlin complete kit price:
Beetleback= £11985
Barrelback =£12560


I
f providing your own donor bike, items shown asterisked * are deleted from this kit (you provide these from your donor bike) and your prices will be as follows:
Beetleback = £10895
Barrelback=£11475


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Aero Merlin FULLY BUILT CAR

Aero Merlin Specification.

See itemised component list below this specification.

Build style:

Barrelback (sloping rear end to which 3rd wheel attaches)

Beetleback (rounded rear end)

Chassis:

Mig welded space frame chassis complete with all brackets, reversing gearbox platform, seat belt mountings, pedal box assembly and pedals, TIG welded upper and lower wishbones. All powder coated in gloss black.

Front suspension:

Light weight aluminium alloy forged uprights, with bolt on stub axles. Light weight alloy adjustable dampers, 200lb black powder coated springs.

Front brakes:

Hi-Spec silver anodised calipers fitted with pads, Hi-Spec 6mm 280mm diameter discs, Hi-Spec alloy caliper bracket. Stainless steel flexible brake hoses throughout.

Wheels:

Front:

19 inch Akront/Morad alloy 40 spoked rims with integrated alloy hubs, shod with Avon SM2 4.00 x 19 tyres.

Rear:

Standard powder coated Moto Guzzi 18 inch rear wheel (spoke types might vary) fitted with 110/90 H 18 tyre.

Brake master cylinder:

Twin chamber assembly.

Engine/gearbox/transmission:

Moto Guzzi 850/950 round barrelled engine from late 1970s to 1984 vintage. The engine/gearbox combinations with vapour blasted crank cases are totally rebuilt/reconditioned by our specialist Motori di Marino.

Carburetion is by standard Dellorto carburettors. In the case of Le Mans spec engines (higher output), Le Mans spec carbs are supplied.

Ignition is by distributor.

Later fuel injected engines can be supplied and fitted at extra cost.

Reversing gearbox fitted within the tunnel.

Propshafts are fitted front and rear of the reversing gearbox.

Rear drive box:

Standard Moto Guzzi drive box/bevel box commensurate with the age of the engine/gearbox combination, reconditioned by Motori di Marino.

Fuel system:

Stainless steel fuel tank mounted under the bonnet, fitted with plated Monza filler cap. Electronic fuel pump.

Exhaust system:

Stainless steel header pipes, intermediate pipes, and silencers.

Swing arm:

Standard Moto Guzzi early T3 type black powder coated swing arm, fitted with new bearings and oil seals.

Note: Later type swing arms can be fitted up to and including California Stone/California Special Sport type, however, the internal drive shaft differs.

Rear suspension:

Twin adjustable Hagon shock absorbers fitted with 200lb springs.

Rear brakes:

New Brembo rear caliper with pads. Stainless steel brake hoses. Either used/reconditioned Moto Guzzi handbrake calliper, or combined Hi-Spec rear brake/handbrake caliper fitted to special alloy bracket. New handbrake cable back to handbrake lever located on the tunnel.

Lights:

Front:

Seven inch vintage plated headlight bowls with integrated side lights. Torpedo indicators fitted to mudguards.

Rear:

Beetleback:

Stop lights and indicators fitted to pods on aluminium sides.

Single tail light/number plate light fitted to aluminium number plate, attached to rear of chassis.

Barrelback:

Combined stop/tail/indicators/number plate lights fitted to aluminium lighting board attached to rear of chassis.

Both Beetleback and Barrelback cars have fitted rear fog lights and a reversing light when a reversing gearbox is fitted to the car.

Dashboard:

Either 17mm solid elm dashboard, or 3mm aluminium polished or engine turned dashboard.

Scuttle:

Fibreglass (GRP) scuttle in either standard or Aero (raised/humped) type.

Instrumentation/switches etc:

Standard Moto Guzzi Speedometer and Rev Counter.

Five warning lights, two switches, illuminated indicator switch, multi lighting switch, hazard warning switch, illuminated fog light switch, horn button.

Steering wheel/steering column/steering rack/steering rack brackets:

12 or 13 inch Mountney wheel, fitted to boss and aluminium turned boss spacer, attached to two piece collapsible steering column with steering lock, connected to Ford Escort Mk2 steering rack mounted by alloy brackets.

Cockpit upholstery:

Fitted vinyl bench seat back and two individual squabs. Side carpets, and floor carpets. Trimmed roll to rear cover edges/arm rests/scuttle edges, tonneau cover all in black.

Standard three point seat belts.

Bodywork:

Nose cone, scuttle, rear cover and mudguards are fibreglass (GRP).

Side panels, top decking, bonnet halves, bulkheads, and tunnel covers are aluminium. One piece 2.5mm aluminium checkerplate floor.

Other items:

MSVA approved fold back wing mirrors.

Scuttle mounted rear view mirror.

Pair of Brooklands aero screens.

N.B.

Our policy is one of continuous development, therefore, specifications might change from time to time, and extra facilities added. You will be fully informed during your build.

Factory built  Aero Merlin car component list:

Aeroscreens (2)
Alloy steering rack clamps (2)
Aluminium body sides (louvred), bonnet halves (louvred) tunnel/deck/wheel cover panels
Aluminium floor
Aluminium rear tail panel (Barrelback only)
Brake caliper (rear)
Brake disc (rear)
Carpets
Chassis
Chassis coating
Chrome bonnet catches (4)
Clutch/speedo/tacho cables
Cockpit roll system
Dashboard
Discs/calipers/brackets
Fasteners
Front springs (2)
Fuel pump
Gear change linkage with spherical joints
GRP components (5)
Handbrake cable
Handbrake caliper
Handbrake lever
Head lights with integral side lights 7" (2)
Instruments (2)
Master cylinder
Monza fuel tank filler cap
Mudguard stays
Pedal box assembly
Propshaft bearing
Rear lights (2)
Rear lighting panel aluminium (Barrelback only)
Reversing gearbox
Reversing gearbox propshafts (2)
Seats (black vinyl)
Seat belts (2)
Shock absorbers (front) (2)
Shock absorbers (rear) (2)
Stainless steel badge bar
Stainless steel bonnet hinge
Stainless steel brake hose system (front)
Stainless steel brake hose system (rear)
Stainless steel exhaust system
Stainless steel fuel tank
Steering column (lower)
Steering column (upper)
Steering rack
Steering wheel
Steering wheel boss
Suspension ball joints
Suspension upright kit
Swing arm bearings (2)
Swing arm oil seal (2)
Swing arm pivot bolts (2)
Swing arm
Swing arm spacers (2)
Switches
Tonneau
Torpedo indicators (2)
Tubes of body adhesive (4)
Wheel bearings/seals/caps (3) (Beetleback, 2 sets only)
Wheel and tyre (rear)
Wheels and tyres (3) (Beetleback 2 only)
Wing mirrors (2)
Wiring loom
Wishbones upper (2)
Wishbones lower (2)

Aero Merlin fully built up car price price
Beetle-back = £14985
Barrel-back = £15560

To be added to the above prices is the cost of the engine/drivetrain combination of your choice, from the following options:
a) a complete low mileage bike. (expect up to £3000) From this you can also use all items from the swing arm and rear wheel etc. You could spend even more if buying a very low mileage bike from the early-mid 2000s.
b) a reconditioned/rebuilt drivetrain combination (allow for up to £3000)
c) a brand new drivetrain combination.

See Donor bikes

See  Moto Guzzi
 

We can paint the GRP components only, leaving polished bodywork, or paint the whole car. Allow £1200 to fully paint a car.

A fully built up Moto Guzzi car is supplied with fitted aeroscreens.

A full windscreen will add approximately £495.

Remember, we supply and use new components only  (excepting our refurbished/rebuilt engines/drivetrains), nothing is used.

Our built up prices do not include the costs of an MSVA test, an MOT test and full registration. These published charges are passed on to you at cost. We present the car for MSVA & MOT tests at cost. We cannot control the dates of either tests or registration procedures in relation to a build.

Currently, the following costs apply to meet UK MSVA, MOT and DVLA compliance:

MSVA Test £104, MOT test, £35, first registration fee, £50, VED (road tax for 1 year) £74. The nearest MSVA test centre is a 150 mile round trip (north of Heathrow airport), and the test lasts for 4 hours. A presentation fee for both tests and DVLA check in Brighton (including fuel), is charged for at a cost of £250.

We cannot guarantee the year/age related registration that  DVLA will allocate. We endeavour to work with DVLA in obtaining an age related registration number, or a new number, generally, however the final registration number is down to DVLA's discretion and guidelines.

For MG3 cars using brand new components throughout, and/or one fully reconditioned unit (engine/gearbox), we can obtain a new registration should you wish, or, an age related registration number. 

We reserve the right to increase prices even once quoted, should our suppliers do likewise.

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