1976 Suzuki 250 GT, 247cc. Registration number PNR 710R. Fra...

Hammer

£1,150

1976 Suzuki 250 GT, 247cc. Registration number PNR 710R. Frame number 98415. Engine number GT250 98756.The GT series of motorcycles were manufactured and marketed by Suzuki between 1972-1977, with a range of engine capacities and cylinder counts. In 1973 the T250 twin was updated with new bodywork, Ram Air cooling, a single disc brake in front and was designated GT250. The GT250 retained its original engine and six-speed transmission, both remaining basically unchanged from the T20 x6 Hustler of 1966. The marketing name of "Hustler" was retained for the North American market. The Ram Air cylinder head was no longer used on the 1976 year's GT250A, new cylinder finning was supposed to make up for its benefits. The model got cleaner lines, thanks to the dropping of the rather large Ram Air device. The new four port SCAV engine delivered slightly more power, a washable air filter, revised second and third gear ratios and a four (instead of three) bearing crankshaft. Passenger footrests were moved from the swinging arm to the frame. The side cover lost its fake air intakes. PNR was in the long term ownership of Jackie Bell, a grass track racer from Lincolnshire and emerged from a 20 year slumber in his shed upon his demise. Bought from his estate by James Riches in July 2015 who sold it to David Storr who gave it to this firm to auction in July 2017 as lot 1525. Bought by our vendor as a father/son project, it was stripped, the frame had two cracks that were welded then powder coated, the engine was stripped and rebuilt and the tin ware painted. Then the project stalled, reassembled for this auction with new fork seals, headstock and swinging arm bearings it now requires finishing. A new loom is required and other fettling.Sold with the V5C.