JV was a small manufacturer based in the Zaragoza area at Calle los Alpes, 2 50180 Utebo. The bikes were produced by José Vázquez, a local motorcycle dealer and his first JV machines were powered by 125cc Barbacil engines, manufactured nearby in Antonio Barbacil’s workshop.
Between 1944 and 1947, Barbacil’s Zaragoza workshop dedicated its production capacity exclusively to JV, supplying frames, engine components, and full assemblies. This period laid the groundwork for JV’s own identity before evolving into the JV Special line.
This rare JV Special is part of the Sala Santy Collection
The JV Special was introduced in 1949 with a 125cc engine based on modified OSSA powerplants, moving away from the Barbacil-sourced units that he had previously used. The production numbers remained limited – with only approximately 72 units built – but the 125cc Specials quickly gained a reputation for their spirited performance.
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