
LOT 384 N
1969 Laverda 750GT Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 1826 Engine no. 1826
Estimate: £7,300 - £7,800
Lot 384N
1969 Laverda 750GTRegistration no. not UK registered Frame no. 1826 Engine no. 1826
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1969 Laverda 750GT
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 1826
Engine no. 1826
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 1826
Engine no. 1826
Founded in 1873, Laverda started out making farm machinery, only turning to motorcycle manufacture in the immediate aftermath of WW2. Lightweights, scooters, and mopeds formed the mainstay of Laverda production up to the late 1960s when the small Italian concern, hitherto little known outside its home country, astonished the motorcycling world by introducing a 650cc parallel twin. After fewer than 100 had been made, the engine was taken out to 750cc and a team of 650 and 750 Laverdas duly walked away with the 1968 Giro d'Italia. The first 750GT (touring) and 750S (sports) models spawned the 750SF late in 1970. 'SF' stood for Super Freni (super brakes) and marked a switch from Grimeca stoppers to Laverda's own superior drum brakes. Introduced at the same time was the 750SFC, a thinly disguised racer that soon came to dominate the endurance races of the day. The 'GT' differed from the 'S' principally by its less highly tuned engine, while styling differences included square-section mudguards, shrouded front forks (on early examples) and a smaller fuel tank.
Original 750GTs are a rare sight today, as many have been converted into SFC look-alikes or circuit racers. This matching-numbers example was restored in Italy a few years ago by Riccardo Oro of Breganze, one of the foremost authorities on twin-cylinder Laverdas. The vendor advises us that it is correct in every detail and in excellent condition throughout.
Original 750GTs are a rare sight today, as many have been converted into SFC look-alikes or circuit racers. This matching-numbers example was restored in Italy a few years ago by Riccardo Oro of Breganze, one of the foremost authorities on twin-cylinder Laverdas. The vendor advises us that it is correct in every detail and in excellent condition throughout.
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 frame number is LAV750*1826*. The engine number is 750*1826*.






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Lot symbols
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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