Description
This motorcycle is Lot 325 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 325
Ex-Richard Slater
1975 Laverda 981cc 3C
Registration no. MHV 242P
Frame no. 3135
Engine no. 3135
Introduced in 1972, the '3C' was the first of Laverda's much admired family of classic three-cylinder 'muscle bikes' that would do so much to establish its reputation as one of Italy's foremost purveyors of high-performance motorcycles. Displacing 981cc, the new engine had a character all its own. No longer conceived along Honda lines like its twin-cylinder predecessors, Laverda's triple was a twin-overhead-camshaft design with 180-degree 'flat' crankshaft. Following the introduction of the Slater Brothers-inspired Jota super sports version, the 3C continued as the 3CL sports-tourer, with the 80bhp engine and 125mph capability. Although slightly slower than the Jota, the less highly stressed 3C/ 3CL is considered by many Laverda aficionados to be the more enjoyable machine to ride.
This Laverda 43C was formerly registered to Richard Slater of Slater Brothers, who acquired it in December 2015, and comes with a dating letter from Slater Laverda signed by him. The machine was purchased by the current vendor in 2022, since when it has been stored within his collection. Used sparingly, the machine should require only light recommissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying documentation includes MoTs for the period 2012-2016; old/ current V5C Registration Certificates; and the aforementioned dating letter. Little of its previous history is known but this is nonetheless a nice example of the Laverda 3C. Offered with 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.
