Description
This motorcycle is Lot 331 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on April 25th & 26th, please see the Bonhams Motorcycles Website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 94 are to be sold from 14:30 on Saturday 25th April 2026.
Lots 201 - 353 are to be sold from 11:30am on Sunday 26th April 2026.
Public Viewing:
Available 25th & 26th April 2026 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Staffordshire County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
** c. 1973 Laverda 750SF Project**
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. Lav. 750F* 6853*
Engine no. 750. 6853
Founded in 1873, Laverda started out making farm machinery, only turning to motorcycle manufacture in the immediate aftermath of WW2. Lightweights, scooters and mopeds continued to form 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 Moto Giro d'Italia. The first 750 GT (touring) and 750 S (sports) models spawned the 750 SF late in 1970. 'SF' stood for Super Freni (super brakes) and marked a switch from Grimeca stoppers to Laverda's own superior drum brakes. With the arrival of the SF version in 1972, the model benefited from an extensively revised engine; larger carburettors; Conti silencers (replacing Lafranconi); and Lucas switch gear, while the Nippon Denso instruments had been introduced the previous year.
This Laverda 750SF was imported from Giovanni Laverda, Italy in May 2020 as a restoration project. The vendor states that the engine has been totally overhauled with new bearings, cam chain, piston rings, seals, gaskets, and clutch plates. The dynamo has been overhauled and the drive belt renewed, and the engine cases vapour blasted internally and externally. All fasteners have been replaced with stainless steel items. There are invoices present for various parts including Falcon shock absorbers. Some parts to finish the restoration are included in the sale. The Laverda is not registered but comes with confirmation of NOVA.
Offered without key
All lots are sold ‘as is/ where is’ and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
