Many years ago I rode in competitive trials, started off with a nearly new Bultaco, then a Beamish and last one was a Montesa Cota 200....
the most expensive was about £500, which was probably about a months pay ? whatever... it was a budget sport/hobby for most of us in club trials, I have just seen the price of a New Montesa 300rr, over £8000 !!! i`m in shock.