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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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After Spanish manufacturer Montesa decided to withdraw from competition, Francesc “Paco” Bultó left the company (along with most of the racing department employees) and decided to start his own motorcycle company in 1958, with the brand an amalgamation of his own surname Bultó and his nickname Paco. Despite Bultaco’s primitive facilities — early models were built on one of Bultó’s family farms — the upstart manufacturer had a bike ready for the press by 1959. And here’s the thing: just two months later, they entered their first Spanish Grand Prix, sweeping seven of the first ten finishing positions in the 125cc class in the process.
The 60’s were a time of innovation and experimentation, and Bultaco used that to their advantage. The first generation of the famous Metralla, the ’62’ had a 200cc engine, 4 speed transmission, and a single leading shoe front brake. One of the definitive Spanish street bikes of all time, the Bultaco Metralla (Spanish for “shrapnel”) was appropriately named as it was the world’s fastest production 2-stroke bike when it debuted. The Metralla made 28 horsepower – not necessarily a blistering amount but the bike weighs just over 200 pounds dry!
This example is VIN: 803275. Engine: 803275. The seller purchased the bike eight to ten years ago from a collection.
True mileage unknown.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Bike will not start. I never heard it run (previous owner claimed it ran when restored). I attempted to start it for this sale. Has 125lbs compression and spark, and I did clean to carburetor (no obvious clogs). I presume either it was never run since its restoration, the timing could be off or the crank seals dried out over time. Dunno.”
Modifications:
The seller believes the bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirellis which have aged out.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Left footpeg is broken. I do not have keys for the tool box.”
Currently located in Edgewater, Florida, this Bultaco is offered on a clean Pennsylvania title. 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.
