
LOT 378
Property of a deceased's estate 1983 Laverda 497cc Project Registration no. A711 SGK Frame no. LAV.500.3619 Engine no. 3619
Sold for £2,990 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 378
Property of a deceased's estate, 1983 Laverda 497cc ProjectRegistration no. A711 SGK Frame no. LAV.500.3619 Engine no. 3619
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Property of a deceased's estate
1983 Laverda 497cc Project
Registration no. A711 SGK
Frame no. LAV.500.3619
Engine no. 3619
1983 Laverda 497cc Project
Registration no. A711 SGK
Frame no. LAV.500.3619
Engine no. 3619
Laverda's first 500 twin, the Alpino was a natural candidate for development as a racer, and the first such derivative, the Formula 500, arrived in 1978. A Formula 500 was imported by Laverda's UK concessionaire, Roger Slater, the man largely responsible for the Jota, who believed that a 'civilised' café racer version had greater sales potential than the rather lacklustre, and expensive, Alpino. Slater retained the stock Alpino fuel tank but equipped his new baby with a bikini fairing and solo racing seat. Finished in 'Jota Orange', the newcomer was named 'Montjuic' in honour of Laverda's victories at the eponymous Spanish circuit, while a loud, matt black, megaphone exhaust system further enhanced the racing connection.
At time of cataloguing it had not been possible to positively identify this incomplete machine, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consists of sundry bills, an expired MoT (2009), SORNs, and a V5C.
At time of cataloguing it had not been possible to positively identify this incomplete machine, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consists of sundry bills, an expired MoT (2009), SORNs, and a V5C.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
The original documents will follow after the sale.



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