14-07-2025
Ewan McGregor's 1973 Moto Guzzi Is On The Auction Block
Ewan McGregor on his Moto Guzzi
A custom 1973 Moto Guzzi V7Sport previously owned by motorcycle enthusiast Ewan McGregor is up for sale on the eBay Motors Marketplace. McGregor is an expert rider and avid collector, and obtained this motorbike in 2010. Now, McGregor is reportedly moving back to the U.K. and is culling his herd of motorized toys, including this motorcycle.
Hand-built by Powerplant Motorcycles in Los Angeles, the fully-restored sport bike includes a freshly rebuilt motor, fully balanced T3 crankshaft, meticulously restored gauges, and a Hjeltness V7Sport seat cover.
Driven by the man who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in three Star Wars movies (Episode I–The Phantom Menace, Episode II–Attack of the Clones, and Episode III–Revenge of the Sith), this is a vintage, rare motorcycle with Hollywood provenance. Not to be too obvious, but the Force is with this machine.
1973 Moto Guzzi
This Motorcycle Stars In a New Apple TV Series
Recognized as Moto Guzzi's first true V-twin sporting machine, the V7 Sport oozes 1970s-era styling. A large headlamp lights the road ahead and beefy drum brakes provide stopping power, while a chromed exhaust pipe snakes across the side of the frame. It's vintage, classic, and it would be not just a ride… it's an experience.
This very Moto Guzzi is seen in McGregor's garage in the first episode of "The Long Way Home" on Apple TV. The series is about a love affair with vintage motorcycles, friendship, and travel.
Moe Moore from Cycle Garden in Indio, California, which restored the bike, says the motorcycle still looks fresh. Cycle Garden specializes in pre-1975 Moto Guzzis and prides itself on rebuilding its bikes like new.
'The paint was shot with a silver base coat and a Burgundy candy top coat to match the original Guzzi color tone,' Moore says in the listing. '[The] motor has our High Compression pistons 88mm (955cc) and fully balanced T3 Crankshaft for a super smooth and powerful ride.'
Details: 1973 Moto Guzzi owned by Ewan McGregor
Why This Moto Guzzi Is Special
Moto Guzzi is a motorcycle company founded more than a century ago in Italy. Known for its air-cooled longitudinal V-twin engine configuration, Moto Guzzi is the oldest European motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production today. Every bike made by this company is assembled by hand on the shores of Lake Como, in Mandello del Lario.
These motorcycles are beautifully-made rolling works of art. Collectors like Moto Guzzi cycles for their Italian flair, distinctive styling, and classic appeal. Add Hollywood buzz to the mix, and this 1973 bike is a keeper. Fancy yourself Obi-Wan Kenobi (or Mark Renton in Trainspotting)? Light saber not included.
Ewan McGregor paid $30,000 in 2010 to restore this Moto Guzzi. Since then, Cycle Garden has built four machines for McGregor and provided service for several others. Whomever decides to take on this classic motorbike next will have to be up for the next adventure. In any case, it comes with a one-year warranty from Cycle Garden; however, that just covers the drive train, so don't go laying it down on the pavement.
