Franscisco was the driving force behind the competition department tried but failed to reach an agreement with Permanyer and had no option but to leave the company and concentrate on other heavy industry business's he had.Ī few days later whilst at home Fransisco got a knock on the door. The Spanish Government had also started the National Stabilization Plan which was also very restrictive for business. They argued that the big brands across the World had also just abandoned Italian and English races. In April of that year, a seemingly routine management board would forever change the history of motorcycling. At that meeting, Permanyer and Jose Luis Mila addressed Francisco and told him that as an economy measure they wanted and had to remove all sporting activities and competition teams and focus on improving business models. However a fter several years of steady growth and road racing success and Montesa already in larger facilities with greater staff and greater outgoings faced having to put a brake of production following a downturn in the Spanish economy.
All production was sold in advance Montesa won many competitions. The company competed in a wide variety of competitions in order to promote the companies motorcycles.Paco famously said "The customers will follow the chequered flag". In early 1958, the Spanish company Montesa dominated the motorcycle market.The company was led jointly by Francisco Xavier Bultó (Don Paco) and Pedro Permanyer.
The workers and home of BultacoĮxclusive - Visit probably the largest collection of motorcycle in the World, including rare Bultaco'sĮxclusive and fascinating interview with Ignacio Bulto about the Bultaco and Merlin daysĮxclusive - meet Bultaco's competition manager Estanis Soler and tour his Bassella museumġ980 report - Bultaco emerge from the crisisġ982 Merlin, Bultaco, Montesa and Ossa testġ979 The prototype motos of Elias and Munoz Very nice mostly original condition 1972 Bultaco Pursang 250,numbers matching bike.Has had only one registered owner since new,will include original owners manual,and title.Starts second kick,shifts fine,clutch is good brakes work.Last time it was really ridden other than up and down my street was about 1985.Gas tank was sent to a company in NY to be totally reconditioned and repainted back to factory new specs.Tank has never had gas in it,it is brand new….not cheap.If angle looks a little off on the bike,I just set it on the frame for the picture.Has brand new front tire and K&N air filter.Bike last ran about a week ago,used a gas tank off another bike.Vin #s on motor and frame are the same they are….8600633.Flexible on holding bike while transport is arranged,or meeting them if within 20 miles of my house.Only reason I am selling this bike,just found out I need a hip replacement,my days of pounding around on MX bikes with 4" of travel are over.Happy bidding…set reserve at about 1/2 of what its worth.Exclusive 2014 The launch party of the new Bultaco companyĮxclusive - Bernie Schreiber feature detailed interviewĮxclusive 2014 Bultaco - Masia de San Antonio tour - Legendary home of the Bultaco familyĮxclusive - Visit Romero Bultaco's.