Lot #117: No Reserve – 1978 Bultaco Metralla GTS

SOLD FOR: $2,950

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on March 6, 2025

Winner: f***s

Winning Bid: $2,700
Buyer Fee: $250
Total: $2,950

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Description

Please Note: All motorcycles as part of the Bullpen Cycles x Iconic Motorbikes Auction will be available for physical inspection at Bullpen Cycles, 143 W. Palm Way, Edgewater Florida, during their Open House during Daytona Bikeweek, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday March 3, 2025 through Friday March 7, 2025, or until the close of each auction. Stop by during Bikeweek for free food, non-alcoholic drinks, and door prizes. Other times available for inspection by appointment any time in February 2025. Call 484-788-9550 with any questions or to make an appointment.

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The GTS was the end of the Metralla line, after it had evolved into a more comfortable road bike rather than the sporty Mk2 that has become such a cult classic today.

The GTS got a six speed transmission, a larger seat, and the engine from a Pursang that was tuned for the street. The bike lasted until 1979, when the Bultaco factory shut down.

This example is VIN: PB20301396. The seller acquired it 3-4 years ago from a private party in Illinois. “Bought it because I always wanted one. They don’t come up too often, but I have a lot of bikes and I’m thinning the herd.”

The speedometer/odometer is missing, true mileage is unknown.

Maintenance:
Cleaned carburetor, replaced lost key, set timing and a leak down test. Seems to run alright notwithstanding the missing bits.

Modifications:
The seller believes the bike is stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Michelin tires that have aged out.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Many scratches in paint, chrome is pitted, the aluminum is oxidized, particularly on the cylinder fins, one footpeg is bent. One headlight ear is bent. Speedometer and turn signals are missing.


Currently located in Edgewater, Florida, this Bultaco is offered on a clean Florida title with exempt mileage. Have any Metralla stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Please Note:
Florida law requires the payment of sales tax from all persons making purchases from businesses in Florida. This includes out of state residents purchasing motor vehicles in Florida from motor vehicle dealers.

There are two exceptions: (1) purchases made by licensed resellers/dealers with copies of the dealer’s license and tax certificate provided to us at the time of sale, or (2) where we consign and ship the motorcycle to the buyer (i.e interstate commerce). Dealer purchases will be reassigned to the named licensed dealer and not to any personal account.

In most cases and pursuant to existing interstate agreements, purchaser will receive credit for any taxes paid to Florida. For more information please see this Tax Information Publication (TIP) from the Florida Department of Revenue.

Florida further allows tax abatement, i.e. a reduced tax rate, where the purchaser completes Form DR-123 and provides a notarized copy of the same to the seller at the time of sale. In such cases, the tax may be reduced to the lesser of the Florida rate or the rate in the buyer’s home state, whichever is less.

We therefore will be collecting the Florida sales tax of 6% on all purchases except those by licensed dealers having provided current copies of the dealer license and tax resale certificate to us at time of sale, or on products shipped by us to the buyer in the buyer’s home state. We will apply or refund any tax abatement applicable for persons who have provided the completed Form DR-123 at time of sale. The abatement will be processed along with the paper and title work after the sale. Florida residents may further be subject to their county surtax, where applicable. This applies only to select counties where you might live, generally 0.5 to 1%.

We will process Florida title/tag for Florida residents or persons titling said vehicles for street use in Florida. This typically runs about $150-160 in Florida charges + sales tax for title transfers and registration of street bikes, less for OHV vehicles where customers require OHV titles and green stickers. We never charge extra dealer or bogus document fees.

We must strictly adhere to these policies. Feel free to call Bullpen Cycles [484-788-9550] with your questions. We’ll do our best to help.

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