1979 Bultaco 280T
No Reserve

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: RM 19800055
MOT: Exempt

• Sherpa 280 featuring a Steve Wilson frame
• Capacity increased from 250cc to 280cc
• Ideal mount for twin shock trials events

The origin of the Bultaco motorcycle company dates from 1958 when Francesc "Paco" Bultó, who at the time was a director of the Montesa motorcycle company decided to branch out on his own. The new company's name came from combining the first four letters of Sr. Bultó's surname with the last three of his nickname "Paco". Although they made road and racing machines, the company had its greatest success with off-road bikes such as the Pursang for motocross, the Matador for enduros and perhaps the most famous Bultaco model of all, the Sherpa trials bike. With the help of Irish trials legend Sammy Miller, they developed lightweight 2 stroke models that revolutionised the sport in the 1960s.

This 1979 Sherpa, being offered at no reserve, started life as a standard 250 model but has since been heavily modified to improve its performance. The frame has been replaced with a very rare Steve Wilson design, with no rails under the engine to offer better ground clearance and an angled front downtube to allow full front wheel movement on compression along with a stronger square section swinging arm. Steve supplied many kits in the 1970s that proved to be better than the Bultaco factory frame using the engine as a stressed member. The engine has been rebuilt by "Bultaco Bert," increasing the capacity to 280cc and new tyres have been fitted. Not registered and only used off road, it will make a very competitive mount for twin shock trials events.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189