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On April 15th and 16th 2006 the Laverda Museum was officially opened, an event enjoyed by some 330 guests. Piero Laverda was present with his whole family. With them came many riders like Augusto Brettoni, Roberto Gallina, Nino Castellani, Fernando Cappellotto and Edoardo Dossena, all joined by their wives. Many old employees of Moto-Laverda also made th journey to join the party. Shipped from Italy were the famous V6 racer, the first Laverda from 1947, two 1000cc prototypes from 1969, the 3 cylinder Lesmo 350 and a 1000cc works racer from 1975. Marnix van der Schalk managed to organise a large number of SFC racers in the build-up party tent. Laverda lovers came from all over the world to join this event. People subscribed from New-Zealand, Japan, America, Canada and almost all the countries from Europe. The Laverda Museum in its present state, the imported bikes, the riders, the Italians and all the other people made this event unique in the history of our loved brand. We have compiled a comprehensive DVD account of this wonderful event. For those not able to be here in person, it is the next best thing! Please contact the museum for details. Below you can see a small impression of the weekend.
Rally Entrance:

April 15: Opening Speech - Gido Lodders and Cor Dees:
Italians get a first impression:

Antomio Rossato beside pictures of him at the factory production line:
Rush in the Museum:
Brother-in-law Hans, preparing the snacks:
The Museum Is Open! Piero rides the V6 through the ribbon:

Nino Castellani (L) and Piero Laverda (R):
Left to Right - Piero Laverda, Augusto Brettoni, Eduardo Dossena and Roberto Gallina:
1974 Endurance Triple at the start of the ride-out:
Nino Castellani seems very happy:
Start of the Ride-Out:

Arrival at Noordwijk:
On the boulevard at Noordwijk with Nino Castellani:
On the boulevard at Noordwijk:

Gido at his best:
Arrival of the ride-out at the Museum:
Police escort samples the Museum:
Marnix and Renee in the restaurant:
Saturday Evenign Dinner:



A gift from the Finns:
Marnix finally finds a seat:
Presentation on Sunday performed by Piero and Giovanni:

The two cameramen - Martin Damsma and James White Cooper:
A big ovation for the presentation given by Piero and Giovanni:
Unfortunately the V6 must be given back:
Cor with Sr Bernasconi, journalist of the Italian magazine Moto Ciclismo Storiche d'Epoca:

On April 15th and 16th 2006 the Laverda Museum was officially opened, an event enjoyed by some 330 guests.

Piero Laverda was present with his whole family. With them came many riders like Augusto Brettoni, Roberto Gallina, Nino Castellani, Fernando Cappellotto and Edoardo Dossena, all joined by their wives. Many old employees of Moto-Laverda also made th journey to join the party.

Shipped from Italy were the famous V6 racer, the first Laverda from 1947, two 1000cc prototypes from 1969, the 3 cylinder Lesmo 350 and a 1000cc works racer from 1975. Marnix van der Schalk managed to organise a large number of SFC racers in the build-up party tent.

Laverda lovers came from all over the world to join this event. People subscribed from New-Zealand, Japan, America, Canada and almost all the countries from Europe. The Laverda Museum in its present state, the imported bikes, the riders, the Italians and all the other people made this event unique in the history of our loved brand.

We have compiled a comprehensive DVD account of this wonderful event. For those not able to be here in person, it is the next best thing! Please contact the museum for details.

Below you can see a small impression of the weekend.

Rally Entrance:
Tha Campsite