CAFÉ RACER 76: Bultaco TSS 125 ex-Jean Auréal (1965)

Never restored and matching numbers this racing Bultaco TSS 125 is a liquid cooled mono-cylinder from 1965 originally equipped with a six speed gearbox.
Its full history is known: In 1965 the bike was bought new from the Bultaco factory by the French rider Jean Auréal (winner of the French Grand Prix 125 cm³ in 1969 on a Yamaha). The original customs document is available. This Bultaco was ridden by Jean Auréal in the French Championship

in 1965 and 1966 with excellent results in Monthléry: Third in June 1965, First in April and September 1966 and second in May the same year.

The bike is in original condition as after the last race, Jean Auréal not having used the Bultaco after 1966. In the late 60s he sold it to a collector who kept the bike for 43 years.
It’s original and complete with the exception of the water temperature gauge. The restarting job was carried out two years ago, the bike was entirely verified and the ignition was replaced by an electronic one, but the original part (coil, switch) was conserved by the owner
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The original Bultaco user manual is also available…