Description
This motorcycle is Lot 319 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 319
The David Collier Collection
c. 1972-1974 Laverda 744cc 750 SFC Replica
Registration no. unregistered (see text)
Frame no. LAV. 750SF2* 16253*
Engine no. 750* 11901*
Fabulous performance
Superb and uncompromising build quality
For race, trackday, and/ or road
One owner for the last 33 years
David Collier built this stunning Laverda 750 SFC Replica as a fast road/ racebike in 1991. He tells us that he bought the "bare bones" of the bike, then fitted with engine no. 4403, from Phil Todd of Motodd Laverda. He bought a second, completely unmolested engine (no. 11901) from SFC guru David Isles. A Grimeca 4 leading shoe front brake was purchased and expertly set up, rear suspension is Koni Dial-a-Rides with adjustable damping and rising rate springs. David's extensive notes (supplied) indicate that the engine has been built to a very high specification. The bike is fitted with a (new) lightweight battery which will start it when warm, but a boost pack will be required for cold starts. Please note that for road use a larger battery should be fitted. It should also be noted that the starter is now activated by the horn button, while the horn is activated by the indicator switch (indicators no longer being fitted).
David tells us that in the early 1990s the bike was competitive in CRMC Group 3 production racing against such riders as Alex George (Slippery Sam Rep), Ray Knight (Tallboy Trident), and Mick Hart (Laverda SFC Rep). It has also been used on the road, and for fun in the fast group at a number of Morini Club track days, most recently in 2019. A considerable quantity of spares is supplied close inspection advised. These include: engine no. 4403 (partially dismantled), Bosch headlamp assembly with Tomaselli mounts, fully adjustable Jota handlebars to enable the bike to be returned to unfaired specification, SF roadster petrol tank and caps etc. When purchased in 1991 it came with a V5 for registration no. RNR 25W which showed frame and engine nos. 4403. The engine then fitted was indeed 4403, but the frame was a later one, being stamped LAV. 750SF2* 16253*. Because neither the frame, nor the engine currently fitted, match those listed on the V5C for RNR 25W, the bike is now offered for sale as unregistered. It is accompanied by David's extensive and comprehensive build, preparation, and technical notes relating to all aspects of the bike (close scrutiny advised) as well as full race logs, expired MOT, trackday photo etc.
We urge interested bidders to view the running video on our website. Such is his confidence in the machine that, subject to his health allowing it, David is happy to provide technical support and advice over the telephone to the new owner. This is rare opportunity to acquire a stunning Laverda for race, track day, or road use at a fraction of what it must have cost to build. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.
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.
