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  From the listing by  Yesterdays.nl  - The Yamaha TZ750 is a series production two-stroke race motorcycle built by Yamaha to compete in the Formula 750 class in the 1970s. The engine was created on the idea of connecting two blocks of the 2-stroke, liquid-cooled, in-line 2-cylinder TZ350 engine together to make a 700cc in-line 4-cylinder engine and mounting it on a newly designed high-tensile steel pipe double cradle frame. Motorcyclist called it “the most notorious and successful road racing motorcycle of the 1970s”. Another journal called it the dominant motorcycle of the era, noting its nine consecutive Daytona 200 wins, starting in 1974. A factory spec TZ750 (0W19) won its debut race in the 1974 Daytona 200-mile Race ridden by Giacomo Agostini, and it also went on to be a winner on the Japanese and world racing scene as well. The first version, the TZ750 A, had a cubic capacity of 694 cc with bore x stroke dimensions of 64 x 54 mm and dual shock rear suspension. Late...

  Edit: I put this post together about a week ago and scheduled publication for today. In the meantime I've seen on a great many social media pages, so apologies to those that have seen it. A 240Z would be an early entry in my dream car garage, and this one, up for auction in July through Historics  is perfect. 1972 Datsun 240Z with an estimate £34,000 - £38,000 Registration: EKP 311K Chassis No: H53010553 Engine No: L24078305 Odometer: 41,453 • Extensive nut and bolt restoration • One of the finest on the market It soon became apparent during its creation, that the Datsun 240Z represented all the requirements of sports-minded drivers by fulfilling their desires for superb styling, power and safety whilst providing them with the most thrilling and enjoyable ride available in any car at that time.  Reporting 151bhp and 146lb/ft of torque at just 4,400rpm, Car & Driver said, ‘a brilliantly conceived car with twice as much thought having gone into it when compared to the...

  I'm currently driving my 6th MX5, and I believe it is simply the best sports car* in the world, thoroughly deserving all the praise plaudits throw at it.  Here's how and where it's manufactured. *Price, performance, interior space, running costs, world wide sales, longevity.......

  Great 10 minute film by Petrolicious  on North Brooklyn based Classic JDM specialists  Ground Level Garage  

  Never getting the fandom the R32 and R34's enjoy, the Nissan Skyline R33 is as much a supercar destroyer as its younger and older siblings. Photographed By Malaysian snapper  AYiE Photography  and built by  Mil RS Garage Shamil   

  From the BBC archives, "The Race of the Power Bikes" was a BBC documentary covering the 1973 Formula 750cc motorcycle race on the Isle of Man. The 1973 Isle of Man Formula 750 TT race was a historic event, marked by the performance of Peter Williams and his John Player Norton motorcycle. Williams' victory was a significant achievement, as it marked the first time Norton had won the TT race in 12 years.  His lap record of 107.27 mph set the second-fastest-ever lap of the Snaefell Mountain Course, showcasing his exceptional speed and skill on the motorcycle. The race was a testament to the dominance of British bikes in the TT, with Williams' Norton team emerging victorious against the competition of powerful, twin-cylinder motorcycles. The event remains a highlight in the history of motorcycle racing, celebrated for its speed, skill, and the legacy of the Isle of Man TT. 

  Doesn't need too many words,  Theon Design  latest 911 build.  Introducing the latest Theon Design creation – a bespoke commission brought to life through a shared pursuit of the ideal air-cooled 911. Finished in Crayon Grey with subtle Lizard Green accents, this car combines Theon's naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six, carbon fibre construction and a fully tailored interior, all brought together around a single brief. Like every Theon, it is more than a specification. It is a reflection of its UK-based owner, resolved through design, engineering and careful collaboration. 421 bhp. 1,146 kg. Built in Oxfordshire. #Credit to the photographer.