1954 Laverda 75 Corsa Sport

Highlights


• Full complement of authentic factory race parts
• Overhauled
• U.K. registered and road ready.

The Background

Founded in 1873, Laverda started out making farm machinery, only turning to motorcycle manufacture in the immediate aftermath of WW2. 

Its first product, the 75cc four-stroke Motoleggera (lightweight motorcycle), helped meet the unprecedented upsurge in demand for basic motorised transport, and modified versions were soon winning their class in the long-distance road races popular at the time.

A four-speed model, this Laverda 75 Corsa Sport was a lightweight machine with a peppy engine that won a number of races.

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The History

The Laverda Corsa 75 Sport is basically, a factory built custom racer.

It is thought that Laverda only made 10-15 race bikes of this type, this bike is believed to have been raced in both short & long course races in Italy.

Last ran in 2020, was part of the Bassi collection from Northern Italy until recently.

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The Paperwork

The bike comes with a V5c and an Italian logbook.  There are also documents from the Laverda club confirming the bikes authenticity and production.

Condition

The bike has benefitted from a comprehensive restoration as can be seen by its condition. It is stunning and its obvious to see that high quality parts have been used.

The Mechanics 

The bike has been converted to electronic ignition , self-generating , which also helps to run lights. Its running Dellorto UB 18mm carburettor & separate float chamber which is very rare. 

Markings ( Punchings ) on the crankcase are believed to indicate participation in the ’57 & ’54  Moto D’Giro

Its running Fournales rear shocks and the 4 speed box only available on the Corsa sport. Factory Jaeger type rev counter.

The bike was comprehensively overhauled in 2019 to make it ready for the 2020 Milano - Taranto race, to run in the coveted “la gloriosa” category.

This includes every mechanical aspect being inspected, including a refurbished and an upgraded Vape Power Dynamo to run the electrics, a handmade leather tank bag and new 20 inch tires and tubes .

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The Appeal

The Laverda Corsa 75 sport is a lightweight factory built racer with racing tweaks. The 75CC may not rip your face off but youd be surprised just how spritely it is due to the overall weight.

It was successful in a number of different Italian Race meetings and then theres its trump card, I mean look at it.

This particular bike has been well kept, and to be admired as part of a collection, and it's easy to see why, it's stunning! But that’s not to say it couldn’t be used, proof of that was that it was ready to make 1000 km for the Milano -Taranto (cancelled due to the pandemic), meaning it's not just for looks, it's ready to hit the road!

In this condition it would be an absolute pleasure to own this piece of classic Italian motorbike history.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1954
  • Make Laverda
  • Model 75 Corsa Sport
  • Colour Yellow
  • Odometer 0
  • Engine size 75
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Location Tyne and Wear
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
10 bids from 4 bidders
  • Wo•••• £5,250 12/08/21
  • Wo•••• £5,000 12/08/21
  • mo•••• £4,400 12/08/21
  • Wo•••• £4,000 10/08/21
  • mo•••• £3,400 10/08/21
  • Wo•••• £3,000 06/08/21
  • Br•••• £2,250 05/08/21
  • Wo•••• £2,000 05/08/21
  • Br•••• £1,575 05/08/21
  • ne•••• £1,000 05/08/21
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