Classic Racer Magazine Sept/Oct 1998 No 73 (1603) Jarno Saarinen Barry Sheene

CLASSIC RACER MAGAZINE – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2001 – ISSUE NO. 87 – SKU 1603

Original vintage British motorcycle racing magazine featuring Kenny Roberts' legendary 1980 Yamaha OW48R on the front cover.

The striking cover photograph shows a rider leaning the iconic yellow Yamaha Grand Prix racing motorcycle into a corner, celebrating the machinery associated with Kenny Roberts' third 500cc World Championship victory.

An excellent issue for collectors of classic Yamaha racing motorcycles, Kenny Roberts memorabilia, historic Grand Prix racing and vintage motorsport.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Kenny Roberts – King's OW: Alan Cathcart rides Kenny Roberts' 1980 championship-winning Yamaha OW48R, exploring the famous racing machine.

• Brad Lackey: The American motocross champion's long pursuit of the world title and his retirement.

• Manx-Winning Honda CB350: The Honda twin developed by the Manxman behind Jason Griffiths' successful racing machine.

• Michigan Mafia: American dirt-track racing legends, including Rex Beauchamp and Corky Keener.

• Kiwi Marlboro Series: A look back at New Zealand's classic 1970s road racing championship.

• Honda Twins: Classic Honda racing motorcycles competing at CRMC meetings.

• Norton Rotary Racing: Part two of the Norton rotary racing story, featuring behind-the-scenes insights from crew chief Dave Hickman.

Includes period motorcycle photography, technical features, historic racing stories and classic competition machinery.

CONDITION

Pre-owned vintage magazine in good overall condition for its age, with some visible signs of handling and storage.

The front cover retains strong colour and clear artwork, with light surface scuffs, minor marks and some creasing. There is visible wear along the spine, slight rubbing around the edges and corners, and a noticeable crease/fold at the upper-right corner.

The lower cover edges show light wear, while the interior pages pictured appear generally clean, readable and well preserved, with minor age-related marks.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

IMPORTANT: Any original free gifts, promotional items, supplements or additional extras originally supplied with the magazine are no longer included. Magazine only.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

UK: Securely packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

International: Securely packaged in a protective cardboard mailer-sized box.

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SKU: 1603