The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024

234 The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 Motorcycles • The Special cruiser model was introduced in 1978 with the Special II arriving in 1979/80 • In addition to the obvious pullback bars and a teardrop tank, the Special differed from the Standard with significant changes to the rear suspension •Standards used a 2.15/18” rear wheel, whereas on the Specials a wide 16” rear wheel was used and shock mounts were changed to angle the shocks further off the vertical. Both changes were made to achieve a ‘cruiser’ styling with the resultant changes to handling •Dating from 1980, this Special II has covered an indicated 22,317 miles and does not appear to have been restored at any point • Fitted with a new battery and we understand is now running although will need recommissioning before road use or could form the basis of a street tracker/café bike •Supplied with its current V5C, some service history and older MOTs An unrestored example of this popular 1980s twin-cylinder custom/cruiser. Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 Registration: RFC 436W Frame No: 4N6 003269 Engine No: 4N6 003269 Specialist: Michael McDowell Telephone No: 07717 897525 Lot 468 1980 Yamaha XS650 Special II 650cc • Introduced in 1972 as the 3C and quickly became the model that established Laverda’s reputation for high performance sports tourers • In 1975, the 3CL was released with cast alloy wheels (the L stood for Lega, Italian for alloy) • This 1976 bike is mostly original and has benefited from an engine rebuild after which it was seldom ridden •Confirmed bike starts and runs well •Dry stored since 2018, the bike may need some recommissioning •Supplied with a current V5C and history file with receipts for engine rebuild, parts and other service work Classic 1970s Italian triple that’s been in storage for the last few years. Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000 Registration: ORC 879P Frame No: LAV100014079 Engine No: 1113 Specialist: Michael McDowell Telephone No: 07717 897525 Lot 469 1976 Laverda 3CL 981cc More Details Lot 468 Bid On Lot 468 More Details Lot 469 Bid On Lot 469