LOT 448
1972 Yamaha 350cc TR3 Racing Motorcycle Frame no. over-painted Engine no. R5-990236
Sold for £6,900 inc. premium
Lot 448
1972 Yamaha 350cc TR3 Racing Motorcycle Frame no. over-painted Engine no. R5-990236
The Summer Sale - LIVE AND ONLINE - BICESTER HERITAGE|15 August 2020, 10:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage
1972 Yamaha 350cc TR3 Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. over-painted
Engine no. R5-990236
Frame no. over-painted
Engine no. R5-990236
Its owner - 1973 Senior Manx GP winner Paddy Reid – purchased this Yamaha TR3 in 1999 from a seller in New Zealand who had kept it as a collector's item. Unfortunately, the seller knew nothing of the machine's history or who had raced it, but Paddy advises us that a former Grand Prix racer friend of his has vouched for its authenticity. Paddy prepared the Yamaha for racing but has only used it for Past Masters parades and the occasional track day. Sadly, a broken leg sustained in a cycling accident a few years ago has put a stop to his participation in such events. Paddy advises us that the Yamaha has not been restored in the accepted sense but has always been maintained in accordance with his considerable experience of racing this kind of bike. Last run two years ago, the machine is described as in 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
It appears that the engine number has been re-stamped.
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