
LOT 621
1973 Montesa 360cc Cappra Special Moto-crosser Registration no. not registered Frame no. 73M5141 Engine no. X128008
Sold for £2,070 inc. premium
Lot 621
1973 Montesa 360cc Cappra Special Moto-crosserRegistration no. not registered Frame no. 73M5141 Engine no. X128008
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1973 Montesa 360cc Cappra Special Moto-crosser
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 73M5141
Engine no. X128008
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 73M5141
Engine no. X128008
Montesa was founded in the mid-1940s in Barcelona by Pedro Permanyer and Francisco Bulto. The latter would leave the company in 1958 to found Bultaco, but before then his engineering genius had bequeathed Montesa a range of popular two-stroke roadsters. The company entered road racing in the early 1950s with a successful 125cc single, but its major impact on motorcycle sport would be away from the tarmac, the Scorpion and Cappra moto-crossers and the Cota trials iron being the equal of any of their contemporaries.
This Montesa Cappra was in 'basket case' condition when purchased from a private individual in 2012. The machine was fully restored by the current owner between 2013 and 2016 using various parts purchased in the United States, including a new cylinder liner and new ignition system. Some related invoices are on file while other accompanying documents include email correspondence from the late John Haberbosch of Rocky Mountain Montesa.
Following restoration, the Cappra was started up and then placed in dry storage, and last ran circa 2016. The vendor is well known in the Southeast and Southern Centre for having reliable machinery. He has now retired from moto-cross racing and is downsizing his collection. Following a period of inactivity, the Montesa will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed.
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This Montesa Cappra was in 'basket case' condition when purchased from a private individual in 2012. The machine was fully restored by the current owner between 2013 and 2016 using various parts purchased in the United States, including a new cylinder liner and new ignition system. Some related invoices are on file while other accompanying documents include email correspondence from the late John Haberbosch of Rocky Mountain Montesa.
Following restoration, the Cappra was started up and then placed in dry storage, and last ran circa 2016. The vendor is well known in the Southeast and Southern Centre for having reliable machinery. He has now retired from moto-cross racing and is downsizing his collection. Following a period of inactivity, the Montesa will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed.
Key not required
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