Founded in 1944 in Barcelona, Spain by Pedro Permanyer and Francisco Xavier “Paco” Bultó (future founder of Bultaco), Montesa began mass producing its A-45 model in 1945. By the time the late 1950s rolled around, the company was finding success in racing specifically with their 100cc and 125cc models.
The Cappra was their motocross model, and it was sold in a variety of sizes from 1967 to 1982 – one of the most popular was the 360, which featured some of the usual Montesa quirks like the “squeeze ball” petcock, mounting locations of the rear shock, and the lacing process of the front hub.
Per a Cycle World review, “we gave it the parking lot test. The front wheel leaped into the air in first, and stayed there until fourth was wound out. Wow’. How is anyone going to keep the front wheel down long enough to steer?” They continued with, “After years of development with basically the same engine, Montesa has produced a 350cc engine with a wider powerband than any open bike we can remember. And without the use of reed or rotary valves. It’s amazing that it can give away 50 to lOO ccs, not use reeds, and still have competitive horsepower and the widest powerband of any open moto crosser available. With the exception of the shocks, the rest of the bike is equal to the motor: Excellent.”
This example is VIN: 66M1011, Engine #: 66M1011. The seller acquired it from the Zimmerman Brothers collection through a Mecum auction in 2017.
There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
This bike was restored pre-2017, details are unknown.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: PASS (FIBERGLASS)
Engine Oil Level: UNKNOWN NO DIP STICK
Engine Oil Quality: UNKNOWN NO WEEP/WINDOW
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: DIRTY
Headlight High Beam: N/A
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: N/A
Kill Switch: TBD
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 70
Forks: LEAKING
Shock/s: LEAKING
Tire Date Code Front: PDC
Tire Date Code Rear: PDC
Tire % Remaining Front: 80
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80
Tire Press. Front: 0
Tire Press. Rear: 0
Battery Standing Voltage: N/A
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: KICK NO START
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
NO GRIPS
AIR FILTER STRAP BROKEN
RIGHT PETCOCK BAD AND LEAKING
TIRES AGED
CHAIN DIRTY
CARB NEEDS SERVICE
OIL AND PRIMARY AGE UNKNOWN
AIR FILTER AGED
PETCOCK NEED SERVICING
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
REPLACE GRIPS
SERVICE/ REPLACE FORK(S)
REPLACE TIRES
SERVICE CHAIN
SERVICE CARB
REPLACE OIL AND PRIMARY OIL
REPLACE AIR FILTER
SERVICE PETCOCK
Modifications:
This Cappra appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli tires that have aged out.
The sale includes a frame stand.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Montesa is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Cappra VB360 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
