£6,000 - £7,000
1977 Laverda 3C, 981cc. Registration number UWX 300R. Frame number 5041. Engine 5041.
Sold with the V5C, one key, old MOT's receipts.
In 1968, and while launching its new range of 750cc twins, the Laverda started work on a new, big-capacity three-cylinder motor. First revealed in prototype form at the 1969 Milan and Geneva shows, the chain-driven single overhead cam 1,000cc, 120° triple was essentially a 750 twin with an additional cylinder.
The new five-speed could hold its own in any company. With 80hp it could match the Z1’s 130mph top speed. The conservative but brutish styling was appealing, as was its distinctive engine and exhaust note while a sportier riding position, beefy forks and superior rear suspension units allowed it to out-handle the Oriental flexi-flyers of the day.
UWX was ordered from Slaters by Eddys of Leeds and sold to Simon Rushton, he kept it until 1987 when Robert Baines bought it, the third owner was John Richardson of Goole in 1991, the Stephen Clark in 2011 who soon sold it to our vendor. In 1997/8 it won a couple of concours trophy's.
There are multiple MOT's and receipts on file to confirm the current mileage of 29,884 miles as being all it has travelled in its life. In 2019 he rode it to the factory in Breganze.
It is now being sold due to ill health and will be sorely missed.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
18.6% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
15.00% inc VAT*
