The Wrenchmonkees Moto Guzzi Falcone – from stallion to Viking warrior

The Moto Guzzi Falcone – usually painted in race-ready red – was one of the most desirable Italian motorbikes of the 1950s and 1960s. But, as this custom Guzzi by the Wrenchmonkees from Copenhagen shows, turning this Italian stallion into a Viking warrior works just as well…

Monkee #42, a product of Danish bike cutomisation workshop Wrenchmonkees, is based on a Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone, the early-1970s follow-up to the popular Falcone of the ’50s and ’60s. After extensive modification (mainly simplification) by the Danish dudes, the Falcone’s Italian heritage is now barely apparent: the bike instead oozes Nordic noir. While the frame was left unaltered, the Wrenchmonkees increased the capacity of the Guzzi’s original, rebuilt engine to 600cc. They replaced the seat, the lights, the mudguards and sundry parts with tailor-made items, to give a pared-down overall appearance. The original tank was swapped for a Suzuki GS unit. Unfortunately, this seductive Nuovo-Scandivian has been snapped up already, but browsing the Wrenchmonkees' current offers is always worth a few minutes of your time.

Photos: Wrenchmonkees

Many classic Moto Guzzis can be found for sale in the Classic Driver Market.

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Cars and watches go together like PB&J, and enthusiasts are often collectors or admirers of both. But with well-established watch brands’ long history of supporting automobile competition, drivers, and technical improvements, it’s difficult for a new generation of car and watch enthusiasts to make their mark. Straton Watch Co.’s Vintage Driver Chronograph, however, seems to be off to a strong start. Even though it’s already been successfully funded on Kickstarter, the crowdfunding service allows potential customers to over-fund a project in order to secure a future order or help the company “make good” on promises for hitting larger funding goals. Supporting Straton before September 4 ensures you’re in the queue and part of the first delivery, scheduled for December–January of the upcoming new year. Behind Straton is Kyle Schut, a 30-year-old car enthusiast who took inspiration from his ’77 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT, specifically its Veglia Borletti tachometer. Just like the car, at night the watch glows green. With a stainless steel case designed wholly in-house, the look of the timepiece is both technical and rugged-looking, and perfectly fits the character of ’70s design. It’s also designed to be both usable and affordable, so its movement is by Seiko. For wearers who have a small but growing collection and use the Straton as an everyday accessory, its leather case will ensure the watch travels well. If you want to support Straton before funding is over, you have until September 4 to reserve your purchase, from a simple Martini-inspired watch band to limited-edition timepieces. After that, you’ll just have to wait and see where Schut will take his driver-focused watches next. More information about the Vintage Driver Chronograph and Straton Watch Co.: kickstarter.com stratonwc.com facebook.com instagram.com

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