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LOT 537

Property of a deceased's estate 1984 Laverda RGS1000 Corsa Project Registration no. A921 EJF Frame no. LAV1000RGS/1.2353 Engine no. LAV.1000RGS.2353

Estimate: £1,800 - £2,800Lot to be sold without reserve
Lot 537

Property of a deceased's estate, 1984 Laverda RGS1000 Corsa Project
Registration no. A921 EJF Frame no. LAV1000RGS/1.2353 Engine no. LAV.1000RGS.2353

Property of a deceased's estate
1984 Laverda RGS1000 Corsa Project
Registration no. A921 EJF
Frame no. LAV1000RGS/1.2353
Engine no. LAV.1000RGS.2353

One of the final developments of the big three-cylinder Laverda, the RGS 1000 was the undisputed star of the 1981 Milan Show. A revised, less peaky version of the latest Jota's 120-degree crank, rubber-mounted engine distinguished the RGS from Laverda's other 1,000cc triples, though the most obvious difference was the cockpit fairing that blended smoothly into the fuel tank. Less noticeable was the lowered frame and altered steering geometry that made the RGS more stable and easier to handle than its predecessors. It was much quieter too, yet the more restrictive silencers had seemingly little effect on the performance of a machine that could still reach 140mph and crack the standing quarter-mile in a little over 12 seconds.
Acquired by the late owner in June 1999, this dismantled and incomplete example is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documentation consists of the 1999 handwritten purchase receipt, sundry bills, and an old-style V5C Registration Certificate.

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This lot is withdrawn and will be reoffered at our October 19/20 Autumn Stafford Sale. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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