Registration – TBC

Chassis No. – TBC

M.O.T. – TBC

Odometer – TBC

The Spanish Bultaco marque quickly built an enviable reputation for offroad competition two stroke motorcycles following a split from the Montesa brand in 1958. The Sherpa T was designed specifically for observable trails and this example appears to be a fine exemplar of the specialised breed. It exhibits all the traits of a successful trails bike including a high frame height, diminutive form factor, narrow, pinched-in middle section and vestigial saddle which would be sparing used, if at all, in competition. This Sherpa would be the perfect motorcycle to campaign in increasingly popular and numerous classic trials events and should prove eligible for the “Twin Shock” class. Although reportedly not used for around two years the Sherpa is accompanied with some earlier paperwork documenting maintenance work undertaken.

Naturally enough this Sherpa T250 offers little in the way of……anything really! The focussed design was all about light weight, balance, durability and manoeuvrability. The bodywork such as it is, is mainly plastic and there is no superfluous instrumentation, lights or other fripperies to get tangled up or snapped off. What is here, however, looks very well preserved considering the purpose of this motorcycle.

Those in the trails riding fraternity favour Bultaco machines for their tractable engines, light but robust construction and, importantly, decent availability of spare parts. With the Sherpa T model coming in both 250 and 350cc flavours, it is the smaller displacement machine as offered here which seems most desired. With a usefully lighter weight than its sibling it loses little in terms of torque or tractability by comparison. Bultaco would continue to make a range of competition motorcycles up until 1983, with various iterations of the Sherpa being produced for over 20 years.

In summary:

· The perfect contender for increasing popular classic trials “Twin Shock” events

· Presenting very well indeed considering the rough and ready focus of this Sherpa

· Complete with some earlier maintenance paperwork and invoices