Someone in Denver has a interesting set of four vintage MX bikes from all over the world. Annoyingly, the listing is sparse on details but these bikes are cool enough to take a closer look at.
1997 Montesa Cota 315R
Every so often I see a trials video, or catch some vintage trials at Barber and I think – I need to try that. I know I will never be a roadracer from my trackday experiences, and motocross/enduro are also pretty much out of the question as it is not a question of whether you will crash, but how much …
Ducati Spain Build – 2015 Ducati Scrambler Custom
Earlier this week, I featured a custom Scrambler, one of three bikes commissioned by Ducati Spain for World Ducati Week. Here’s another one of the three, and it’s obviously inspired by the Ducati 900SS.
1968 Montesa Scorpion
Montesa was formed in 1944 under a partnership between Pedro Permanyer and “Paco” Bulto. When Montesa decided (after considerable success) to leave the racing division in 1958 Bulto moved on to form Bultaco. Montesa floundered for several years until it brought out it’s 250 CC single that would form the backbone of the successful Scorpion series. Where Bultaco concentrated on …
Curmudgeon Project Collection – 10 Bikes For Sale
Someone named Dave Nisse runs Curmudgeon Motorcycle Restoration, and he’s in the process of dumping some of his project bikes.
Game Changer – 1970 Bultaco Pursang Model 68
Bultaco was formed out of the wreckage of Montessa racing in 1958. Within one year they had their first racing win, taking 7 of the first 10 places in the Spanish Grand Prix 125cc class. In 1965 Bultaco completely dominated the Trials specialty with the two stroke Sherpa T, driving several British makers out of the business. In 1965 Bultaco …
1969 Bultaco Metralla
Bultaco was formed out of the failed Montesa Racing Division in 1958. Almost immediately Bultaco became a player in the trials and motocross segment of the sport. By 1969 you could buy a very competitive motocross bike right from your local dealer. The Bultaco dirt squirters are the stuff of legend.
Baby Sherpa T – 1975 Bultaco Chispa
Post Sale Update: After a whopping 79 bids on eBay, this Chispa sold for $3,850. Built as a little replica of the Sherpa T, the Bultaco Chispa was “designed for children to initiate them in the secrets and art of good driving.” It was offered between 1974 and 1980.
High Cam Racer – 1956 Parilla 250
Post Sale Update: Sold for $5,886 after 2 bids on eBay. Parilla was best known for their high cam motor – though they ended bumping up displacement to 250cc in response to the demand for more power from the US market. The 250cc engine made it into a variety of Parilla’s models, including the Wildcat, Trailmaster, Tourist, and GS. The …
1970 Montesa Cota 247
Editor’s Note: Here’s the first of what I’m sure will be many features from our newest contributor, Ted Clough! Montesa is a Spanish company that was formed in 1944. Interestingly, one of the founders was Francisco “Paco” Bulto, who later went on to form Bultaco in the late 50’s. Montesa initially built small street bikes and had some success in …
Bolger Framed – 1975 OSSA Phantom
As reader Beale D said when he submitted this find, “the price is insane but check out that rear suspension!”
711 Miles – 1978 Bultaco Streaker
The Bultaco Streaker is a little jewel of a cafe racer that’s hard to find in the US as (rumors suggest) just 28 of them were imported before the EPA changed emissions regulations in ’79. This example has just 711 miles and it’s claimed to look and run perfect.
Not a Metralla – 1973 Bultaco Alpina Custom
Post Sale Update: This Alpina/Metralla Frankenstein sold for the great price of $2,550 after 13 bids. At first glance, you might have thought that this was a Metralla – but a closer inspection would leave you with some questions. Turns out that this bike started as a Alpina project that the seller bought in pieces, and in his/her words: “the …
2007 Sherco 5.1i Enduro
Want a high-quality enduro but think Gas Gas or Husaberg are just too well known? Maybe Sherco is the company for you. Named after a hybrid of Bultaco and Sherpa, Sherco was founded in Spain in 1998. Nowadays they also have a production facility in France, and across both countries they build trials, supermoto, and enduro bikes. Here’s an example …
1968 Bultaco Metralla Mk2
Bultaco is best known for off-road motorcycles, but the Metralla was an international legend when it was released at it was the fastest two-stroke bike you could buy. The Metralla produced 32 horsepower at a time when many automobiles were making less!