Description
New, never raced. Original paint, original tires. Last of the factory built 500 Grand Prix 2 Strokes made for world Championship 500cc GP. These were the same bikes Barry Sheene used as a privateer used in 1982 although backed by Factory Yamaha and was still one of a handful that remained in his small collection. Low number of examples produced over only 3 years, beginning with model G, then H and J being the final series with reverse outer cylinders for repositioning of the exhausts and upgraded brakes etc. This bike is rare, especially in its original crate configuration. Based on Kenny Robert’s world championship winning 1979 YZR. Used for display purposes only it is without doubt one of the most original functional examples if not the most original example on the planet. . Call or message for more info, Uk and Italian facilities and delivery can be arranged Private saleThis model was displayed at the Mitsui Yamaha offices in UK before going to a private collection in Italy. It has been exhibited at select historic events and shows however has been sdmired in a private collection for the vast majority of its life. Impossible to find in out of the box conditions like this. Still on crate tires in original Yamaha Power Valve functional configuration (Mechanicsl). The bike is started annually
