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LOT 404

c.1970 Beeline Yamaha 97cc Sprinter Engine no. YL-3449

Sold for £4,600 inc. premium
Lot 404

c.1970 Beeline Yamaha 97cc Sprinter
Engine no. YL-3449

c.1970 Beeline Yamaha 97cc Sprinter
Engine no. YL-3449

This amazing little machine is a former World Record holder in the 100cc class, having set a new best mark for the standing quarter-mile of 15.545 seconds and 93.181km/h (57.9mph) at Elvington on 25th September 1971. On 30th August 1975 the Beeline Yamaha set a new fastest one-way flying quarter-mile with a 112.9mph average, and on 12th October 1980 established a new World Record for the fastest two-way average over a standing-start mile: 43.23 seconds at 83.27mph, both of these new records being set at Elvington. In all, Ilford-based Beeline Racing's machines have held six World and 28 National Records in the 50ccc, 75cc, and 100cc categories ridden by Keith White, Howard White, and Dick Sullivan (see press cuttings and results lists on file).

Carried in a special Sondel frame, this machine's engine is a circa 1970 Yamaha 97cc YL1 twin-cylinder fitted with a rare Yamaha Race Kit, with extra tuning carried out by Keith and Howard's father, Bill White. The crankshaft was originally assembled in the Yamaha GB Race Shop and the engine revs to a stratospheric 14,500rpm! Beeline Racing also fitted Krober electronic ignition and a five-speed gear cluster. The machine weighs only 110lb.
Offered for sale by Howard White, having been fully restored in 2015, this unique piece of Yamaha competition history last ran in 2018 and is described as in very good condition throughout.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

Saleroom notices

The engine number is L/3449.

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