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Winning bid
€10,500

1978 Laverda 1000 3CL Café Racer

Highlights

  • Matching serial numbers confirmed 
  • Complete history file including various service and conversion invoices 
  • The seller rates the mechanical and cosmetic condition as very good 
  • Registered in France with a French registration document 

The appeal

The Laverda 1000 is among the most iconic Italian superbikes of the 1970s, famed for its rugged air-cooled three-cylinder engine and a soundtrack that few of its rivals can match. In this Café Racer build, its sporty character is brought to the fore with a stripped-back, minimalist presentation—every bit as spectacular to look at as it is to listen to.
This 1978 example has been transformed with a café racer spirit, featuring a polished aluminum fuel tank paired with a black epoxy-coated frame. The whole package delivers a particularly strong visual presence. A file with various service and conversion invoices comes with the motorcycle, while the corresponding serial numbers have been confirmed.
The seller states that the bike will simply need a full tank of fuel, plus a small service before being put back on the road. A fantastic opportunity to own a mythical Italian three-cylinder with a confidently executed café racer style.
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Key information

  • Odometer: N/A 
  • Country of registration: France 
  • Technical inspection: no valid certificate 
  • Technical specifications: 981 cc air-cooled DOHC inline DACT three-cylinder engine, five-speed manual gearbox 
  • Documents: French registration document and various service and conversion invoices 

Details

  • Café racer style build 
  • Polished aluminum fuel tank 
  • Black epoxy-coated frame 
  • Bodywork and paint assessed by the seller as in very good condition, with few imperfections and light signs of use 
  • Needs a full tank of fuel and a small service before being put back into service 
  • Normal French registration with a French registration document 

Some style adjustments:
  • matching serial numbers confirmed” sounds more natural than “reported” ; 
  • conversion” is more elegant than “modifications” in the context of a café racer; 
  • mechanical and cosmetic condition” is more idiomatic than “mechanical and cosmetic” for a motorcycle; 
  • inline three-cylinder” clarifies the engine layout, which is characteristic of the Laverda 1000 3CL.

BEFORE YOU BUY 
This sale is subject to Car & Classic’s standard terms and conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following: 
✓ The seller of this vehicle is registered as a professional seller. And you are covered by Car & Classic’s standard terms and conditions. 
✓ We require that non-refundable fees are paid if you are the successful bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted. Please refer to our FAQ and standard terms and conditions for the specific fee schedule. 
✓ This vehicle is “sold as is”, on a “take it as you find it, where it stands” basis, and comes with no warranty. Photos and descriptions are provided for guidance only, and it is customary to arrange a full inspection of the vehicle before purchase for your own peace of mind. 
VAT is included in the buyer’s deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final price of the offer or submission, as specified in the listing. 
✓ We want the transaction to go smoothly for you, too, and that’s why UK-registered cars and motorcycles listed on Car & Classic are subject to an HPI check to confirm they do not show any core database indicators of insurance-related damage or theft, and that they are not subject to a financial lien, allowing you to bid with confidence. 
Buyers are responsible for collection or delivery of the vehicle. Importing vehicles can result in additional customs duties and import taxes. If you’d like, we can recommend a third-party transport company that can help. For more details and to speak to the team, email auctions@carandclassic.com
Winning bid
€10,500
Sold

Auction Details

  • Year1978
  • MakeLaverda
  • Model1000 3C
  • ColourSilver
  • Engine size981cc
  • TransmissionManual, 5 speed
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownReims
  • CountryFrance
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Bidding history

21 Bids

jacques••••
Bid
€10,500
30/07/26
pierrec••••
Bid
€9,500
30/07/26
pierrec••••
Bid
€9,000
30/07/26
pierrec••••
Bid
€8,000
30/07/26
bran-st••••
Bid
€7,500
30/07/26
jacques••••
Bid
€7,000
30/07/26
maxime-••••
Bid
€6,900
30/07/26
gennysh••••
Bid
€5,700
30/07/26
antoine••••
Bid
€5,600
30/07/26
yoann.m••••
Bid
€4,600
30/07/26

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