1974 Bultaco 125cc Pursang

In the early 1970s, motocross was dominated by Europeans. That is until a 20-year-old Jim Pomeroy, a Washington native, took the American message to the Spanish Grand Prix, taking overall victory, simultaneously becoming the first rider ever to win his debut motocross GP, the first American to win a GP, the first American to lead the MXGP point standings, and the first rider of any nationality to win an MXGP on a Spanish motorcycle. All on a 250cc Bultaco Pursang.

Introduced in 1965, the Bultaco Pursang quickly became a favorite mount for what U.S. riders were calling ‘rough scrambles,’ a sport that would soon morph into motocross. By the time this 1975 Mk8 version arrived, the migration to long-travel suspension was on, so we see moved-up shocks making their first appearance on a Bultaco.

The motorbike offered

The 1974 Bultaco 125cc Pursang on offer here hails from an extensive collection. He purchased it about 25 years ago, raced it once and then parked it. Later it was refurbished by Lynn Mobley with OEM fiberglass mudguards, Betor forks, Telesco shocks, Akront rims with Metzler tires. Having been on static display for that many years, the bike was recommissioned to ready it for sale, though further fettling may be necessary before competitive use.