・Stunning condition ・Low mileage ・Restored 15 years ago ﹒UK registered!
The Background
The 100 Sport Lusso was based on the Laverda 75 but with a larger cc engine. The 100 sport was where the Laverdas race developed bits were fitted onto this larger capacity clubmans racer from the factory.
The Lusso extras added to this model included : Speedo, full width drum brakes, clip ons, rear sets, a 4 speed gearbox and quick fill fuel cap.
Laverda was founded in 1873 and traded until 2004 when it was absorbed by Piaggio in a deal where they also took over Aprilia.DSC_0210.JPG4.07 MB
The History
This bike has been acquired from the Bassi collection in Northern Italy, and was subject to a comprehensive restoration 15 years ago. This particular bike is believed to have been raced in the ’58 &’59 Italian hillclimber championships.
The bike is believed to have been prepared by the previous owner for the Milano to Taranto. Although we cannot confirm if it entered, it would clearly be a welcome addition to any future event.
Unusual for a lightweight Italian bike of this nature, it comes with a V5c and an Italian logbook. There are also documents from the Laverda club confirming the bike's authenticity and production.DSC_0249.JPG3.77 MB
The Condition
The condition of this bike is exceptional. As mentioned above it has had a comprehensive restoration at some point in its life and it has been in a private collection since, so it has been treated very well.
The paint is still fresh and the chromework is fantastic. The speedo is a joy to behold and even the wheels and tyres look pretty much unused.DSC_0223.JPG4.04 MB
The Mechanics
The bike was prepared for action in 2020 but has not run since. Given the condition and the parts on this bike there is no reason why it could not be prepared for active duty easily again. A particular highlight of this bike, is the SS 1 22mm green label carb and remote chamber, which to those who know, is not a common commodity (Nor cheap!)DSC_0218.JPG4.12 MB
The Appeal
Stylish and sleek, Italian bikes in the 50s and 60s may not have had thumbing great engines but they didn’t weigh anything either.
This 100 Sport Lusso model has a few extra tweaks over the standard 75 and is a fine bike indeed.
Having at some point had a comprehensive restoration and still in fine fettle today, who wouldn’t want to own such a beautiful work or art, it’s a part of motoring history.
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