1973 Bultaco 250 Pursang Mk6 model 103 - Motocross, Vintage concours restoration

1973 Bultaco 250cc PursangMk6 model 103History: After a successful start in road racing in 1959. the Bultaco factory expanded production into the off-road motorcycle categories with equal success. By the late sixties and early seventies Bultaco became best known for their off-road bikes. and the Pursang was the best selling model in the United States. The purpose-built motocross Pursang was offered in various displacements initially from 125cc through 350cc.  The most significant years for the 250cc Pursang model in terms of racing success and sales were in 1973 and 1974. In 1973. the Bultaco factory got their very first International GP motocross victory with the young American rider Jim Pomeroy. This was at the "home" race for Bultaco - the Spanish GP. He rode a factory bike which looked very much like this model with the classic red/silver paint. However. there were some changes. It was rumored that the frame on his race bike was a U. S. built copy of a production frame. but utilizing light-weight chrome moly tubing. At the back. special light-weight Telesco shocks were used in place of the stock Betor shocks. a new light-weight rear hub was laced to a standard shouldered Akront rim. and the front hub was laced to a new "shoulderless" Akront rim. The engine was near stock. Probably more than the changes to the bike. it was the talent of dirt-track trained Pomeroy that allowed for the stunning victory. The Spanish GP track featured many sweeping left hand bends. and the right-side shifting Pursang with Pomeroy on it. was well suited for passing on the outside cushion. His 1st place in moto one. and his 3rd place in moto 2 secured him the overall victory. Not to let an opportunity slip by. Bultaco capitalized on the win by introducing a Jim Pomeroy replica bike in 1974. This bike had many of the features of the GP winning factory race bike including the chrome moly frame. lighter rear hub. Telesco shocks and the new style Akront rims. The '74 model also featured a new blue/white colored gas tank - styled after the American's GP winning blue helmet from 1973. This brand new look resulted in the 1973 Pursang being the last Pursang produced by the factory in the classic Bultaco red/silver colors. FYI - I also just completed a 1974 Pursang restoration. The consecutive year Pursangs were built at the same time. and to the same level of quality. The 1974 model has already been sold. but I will include a photo of it here for those not familiar with it. If you are interested in the 1974 model. I have another one available and would be happy to finish it for you. Just let me know. In addition to these Pursangs. there are also many other vintage bikes available in the "Coming Soon" section of my website at vintagemotofactory dot comCheck them out.  Often times. a serious inquiry by phone will result in a direct sale. so don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested in this bike or another. About this bike:Matching numbers bike - frame and engine. Note: Sold with a Bill of Sale - No TitleThis is an excellent example of the 1973 Bultaco model 103 Pursang. The restoration was just completed and would score well at any Concours event that you might attend. The bike is highly original and shows that way. The greatest difference from the stock bike would be a period correct kill button on the handlebar (there was none from the factory) and the rubber cable guard on the Amal throttle assembly (more commonly used starting in 1974).  If desired. the kill button and the throttle cable guide could be easily removed for greater authenticity to showroom stock.  Also. the tires are not the original old Pirellis. but are new Pirelli M16 with the period correct tread. They look very authentic. The chassis and engine were fully disassembled and the bike was rebuilt using the best of NOS. original OEM and high quality reproduction parts as available. It received a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The bike was rebuilt from the crankshaft up with the assistance of my two main suppliers. Mobley's Bultaco in Nevada. and Hugh's Bultaco in New York. Paint work was by Chris Wood - Airtrix in California. As is customary in my restoration work. I try to create "older looking" new paint. In spite of these efforts. the final paint work is always much nicer than what came from the factory.  Special attention was paid to the fit. finish and appearance of the entire bike. That said. this is not a perfect motorcycle. Not every imperfection was sanded. painted or completely polished out of the finish of the bike. The small imperfections that remain are a nod toward the racing history and heritage that makes these bikes special. Finally. the approach to all my restorations is to properly under-restore as opposed to over-restore the bikes. If this approach does not reflect your vision of what it should be. please do not purchase the motorcycle. For the rest of you. buy confidently. The bike is built to a high standard. For those further interested in my restoration work. one of my bikes has just been featured in the September/October 2014 issue of Motorcycle Classics Magazine. The 6-page story features a 1969 Kawasaki A7SS Avenger that was recently completed and is now in a private collection. This link will take you to the online story. or contact me for a . pdf file of the article which is a better way to view it. Better yet. support the vintage motorcycle industry and go buy an issue at your local news stand. http://www. motorcycleclassics. com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/classic-kawasaki-motorcycles/1969-kawasaki-350-avenger-zm0z14sozbea. aspx#axzz3FPJzQCI7Also. other examples of my work can be seen at vintagemotofactory dot com. Questions - Call Bill at 805 708-1129. I have several good shipping connections. This bike can be delivered anywhere in the lower 48 States for $250-550 dollars. I will not personally arrange for the shipping. but I will share my contacts. and cooperate fully with the prompt pick-up of the bike. I can also store the bike for up to 4 weeks (if paid for) while you arrange your transportation. Important: International buyers are welcome. but there is no title paperwork for the bike. Please check your shipping arrangements in advance. and make sure that you can export the bike with a Bill of Sale. Often times. dirt bikes can ship overseas with a bill of sale (depending on the final destination). Please check yours ahead of time. The required deposit on the bike is non-refundable - no exceptions. Thank you for looking. Check out my other items!

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