V700's had four digit serial numbers. "Transition" Ambo's had the letter "A" prefix a five digit serial number 12xxx. These first Ambos were really V700's with 700 heads and body parts, shifter on the right side. True Ambos (I call them American Ambos) had serial number 13xxx and up.
Hope this helps...Ian
-----Original Message----- From: Custom Guzzi [mailto:paul-@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 10:19 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: How to identify a loopframe
My Ambo I had was July 69 and a 750. I think the 750 started with the 13xxx serial numbers. According to Greg Fields book, the 13xxx was the first series to get the bigger tank and the concentric carbs. Hope this helps.
Paul Midlothian, Va MGNOC#19926 73 Eldo "Elvira" next project 74 Eldo "Daisy"
Tim R wrote:
Looking at an early loopframe. Owner says it is an early 750cc, but it is titled as a 1969, and does not say Ambassador. He thinks it might have been a V7 with a 750cc upgrade. How can I be sure?
I think the carbs are different than my Eldo has as well. Any way to find serial numbers/production runs?
Would any of you hesitate purchasing one this early in the production cycle for durability reasons?