Laverda Motorcycles for auction.

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HJ Pugh are offering these in their upcoming auction! The machines are being auctioned in 'Slater Country' so I wonder if these machines came from Slater's Bromyard Showroom?
If that Mirage goes for a song I might have a punt, err no - dream on Matey:sick:


Laverda Mirage 1200 motorcycle, 1978, 1116cc. Frame no. 1638 Engine no. 1638 From a deceased estate.

Laverda Mirage 1200 motorcycle, 1978, 1116cc. Frame no. 1638 Engine no. 1638 From a deceased ... in 2 Day Sale of Vintage And Classic Mo (30 Jun 2023)
www.hjpugh.com www.hjpugh.com

Laverda Jota motorcycle, 1979, 981cc. Frame no. 6179 Engine no. 6179 From a deceased estate. Engine

Laverda Jota motorcycle, 1979, 981cc. Frame no. 6179 Engine no. 6179 From a deceased estate. ... in 2 Day Sale of Vintage And Classic Mo (30 Jun 2023)
www.hjpugh.com www.hjpugh.com
 
Graham said:
HJ Pugh are offering these in their upcoming auction! The machines are being auctioned in 'Slater Country' so I wonder if these machines came from Slater's Bromyard Showroom?
If that Mirage goes for a song I might have a punt, err no - dream on Matey:sick:


Laverda Mirage 1200 motorcycle, 1978, 1116cc. Frame no. 1638 Engine no. 1638 From a deceased estate.

Laverda Mirage 1200 motorcycle, 1978, 1116cc. Frame no. 1638 Engine no. 1638 From a deceased ... in 2 Day Sale of Vintage And Classic Mo (30 Jun 2023)
www.hjpugh.com www.hjpugh.com

Laverda Jota motorcycle, 1979, 981cc. Frame no. 6179 Engine no. 6179 From a deceased estate. Engine

Laverda Jota motorcycle, 1979, 981cc. Frame no. 6179 Engine no. 6179 From a deceased estate. ... in 2 Day Sale of Vintage And Classic Mo (30 Jun 2023)
www.hjpugh.com www.hjpugh.com
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It's all or nothing at the moment.
The Mirage might be a good plan since the mighty Jota will hypnotise punters even though it ain't orange.

Paul
 
I am relatively locak to Pugh's. Brightwell auctions which are very close to Pugh's (but sell far fewer bikes) had an auction on Wednesday. A '75 Trident T150 needing "light recomissioning" after 3 years non-use failed to meet its reserve. Highest bid was £4250. I had anticipated it going for at least £6k.
 
well, I can tell you that I have sold two Corsa just recently, (last 3 months) one was a stalled project but still engine in and rolling, not much to do, if you only wanted a "runner" and the other a riding running but not mint one, even though very good cond overall, with massive paper trail, both low prices shocked me but it is what it is, todays market, £22,00 for a mint and concours Jolta? I dont think so.
CLEM
 
Clem:
I sold my JOTA , for : 23.500 Euro.

Br Peder Heise
 

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RobinSF1 said:
I am relatively locak to Pugh's. Brightwell auctions which are very close to Pugh's (but sell far fewer bikes) had an auction on Wednesday. A '75 Trident T150 needing "light recomissioning" after 3 years non-use failed to meet its reserve. Highest bid was £4250. I had anticipated it going for at least £6k.
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Trident values seem to have suffered in recent times. I think high fuel and oil consumption coupled with a demanding maintenance routine puts many off.
 
Graham said:
Trident values seem to have suffered in recent times. I think high fuel and oil consumption coupled with a demanding maintenance routine puts many off.
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Unless they plan on commuting on a classic, does anyone consider fuel economy when making buying decisions? Or oil consumption? These are toys not daily drivers.
 
Alzero said:
Unless they plan on commuting on a classic, does anyone consider fuel economy when making buying decisions? Or oil consumption? These are toys not daily drivers.
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When, I'm not traveling abroad, I frequently use a Laverda to go to work especially when the meeting takes place at the end of a country road
 
I think a top Jota is cheap at 20k £...look at what 900ss go for, and a friend sold his 916 Foggy rep for 35k..now that is nuts.
 
Alzero said:
Unless they plan on commuting on a classic, does anyone consider fuel economy when making buying decisions? Or oil consumption? These are toys not daily drivers.
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They can of course be daily drivers. They were, only the public's perception has changed. And most of the public has died in fact.
I commuted on a 750 Laverda until near retirement. They're made to be used.
Paul
 
nick7 said:
I think a top Jota is cheap at 20k £...look at what 900ss go for, and a friend sold his 916 Foggy rep for 35k..now that is nuts.
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Jotas are just a Laverda triple with a few common bits stuck on. No reason for them to be worth more than a 3CL.
Except, that be they Jotas, or Ducati 900SS or Fogarty whatsits, they're bought by flash geezers with more money than sense and unfortunately, these machines have left the world of motorcycling.
They would have been more useful recycled as Coke cans.
Paul
 
Alzero said:
Unless they plan on commuting on a classic, does anyone consider fuel economy when making buying decisions? Or oil consumption? These are toys not daily drivers.
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Fuel economy becomes a problem if it’s combined with a small tank and oil consumption on a Trident means you’re going to have to carry or buy oil if you go far and why should they use more oil than a two stroke?Tridents didn’t sell well when new- no surprise that no one wants one now.
 
Paul Marx said:
They can of course be daily drivers. They were, only the public's perception has changed. And most of the public has died in fact.
I commuted on a 750 Laverda until near retirement. They're made to be used.
Paul
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The post was made in response to a comment about classic Trident sales being adversely affected by perceptions of high fuel and oil consumption. Although the same would apply to any vintage or classic bike purchase. I know that on a scale of 1 to 10 fuel consumption is around 11 for me when thinking of which machine I want to buy. I’m not talking about 40 years ago, but in 2023. If it matters at all it is only in terms of range on a full tank, not cost. The same with oil usage.

Right or wrong these vehicles were relegated to the toy/pleasure ride category a long time ago. Partially because their owners aged along with the bikes and retired
and partially because more modern machines do the commuter run more efficiently for those that still work and still ride everyday. Of course there is always going to be the guy that puts 50,000km a year on his BSA Bantam commuting to his job at the sprocket works, but, as mentioned earlier, that’s the exception that proves the rule.

Anyway, when you bought your last old bike, did you care at all about the fuel economy?
 
Alzero said:
Was your purchase decision based upon the fuel and oil consumption?
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No, a cool means of transport when I turned 18 (the Jota) and bought some more during the years. If we considering fuel/oil consumption, we have to take into account overall carbon footprint. The fact that I drive and maintain a classic means that I saved on the production of a new motorcycle for me. When I want to reduce carbon footprint, I have to work from home, don't own a vehicle or use a plane, walk, bike and sparingly use public transport. The above is my personal opinion
 
Paul Marx said:
Jotas are just a Laverda triple with a few common bits stuck on. No reason for them to be worth more than a 3CL.
Except, that be they Jotas, or Ducati 900SS or Fogarty whatsits, they're bought by flash geezers with more money than sense and unfortunately, these machines have left the world of motorcycling.
They would have been more useful recycled as Coke cans.
Paul
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Would it be better if they were ridden into the ground and sent to the breakers like all the old cars that were recycled into washing machines? At least 100 years from now they will still be around and ridden at classic meets and concours. Just like all the old Ferrari and Maserati racers and GTs that were near worthless a few decades ago. Not all end up as static displays, you can still go places like Goodwiod and see, hear and smell them run. Better than nothing IMHO,
 
Exmoor beast said:
Fuel economy becomes a problem if it’s combined with a small tank and oil consumption on a Trident means you’re going to have to carry or buy oil if you go far and why should they use more oil than a two stroke?Tridents didn’t sell well when new- no surprise that no one wants one now.
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My mistake, I thought your comment was based upon cost, not usability. My main point was that for most classics owners, running costs at this time of their lives don’t matter much.
 
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