1973 Yamaha AT3
Current bid $8,950
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Details
| Year | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Model | AT3 |
| Series | Dual Sport/ADV |
| VIN | AT1-224540 |
| Mileage | 1,005 miles |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | Blue |
| Transmission | Not recorded |
| Seller | kaplancycles |
| Listed by | eBay |
| Location | Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut |
| Notes | AUCTION |
About this bike
For sale on eBay: a 1973 Yamaha AT3 (Dual Sport/ADV), Blue, in Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Current bid $8,950 on eBay.
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Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1973; Make: Yamaha; Model: AT3; Mileage: 1,005 miles; Engine: 125 cc; Type: Dual Sport/ADV; Color: Blue. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1973 YAMAHA AT3 125 ENDURO STUNNING FRAME-OFF RESTORATION ONLY 1,003 MILES – ELECTRIC START – BRIGADE BLUE COLLECTOR QUALITY! A SPECTACULAR 53-YEAR-OLD YAMAHA CLASSIC! FULL NUT-AND-BOLT RESTORATION! EXTREMELY LOW MILES! RARE SURVIVOR! Feast your eyes on this absolutely stunning 1973 Yamaha AT3 125 Enduro, a beautifully restored example of one of Yamaha's most iconic early 1970s street-legal two-strokes! Finished in its gorgeous factory-correct Brigade Blue , this 53-year-old classic has undergone an extensive, no-expense-spared, frame-off restoration. The result is an exceptionally beautiful, mechanically sorted, collector-quality Yamaha that looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor in 1973! Showing approximately 1,003 miles, this motorcycle spent many years in a private collection before receiving a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration. Finding an AT3 this clean is extraordinarily difficult. Finding one with such low mileage, its original street equipment intact, and this level of restoration is something truly special. This is not your average vintage Yamaha Enduro. This is an outstanding investment-grade-quality restoration intended for the serious Yamaha enthusiast, vintage motorcycle collector, or someone who wants to relive the golden age of motorcycling. THE LAST OF THE AT SERIES – A TRUE YAMAHA CLASSIC The 1973 Yamaha AT3 represents the final chapter of Yamaha's legendary AT-series 125cc Enduros before the subsequent DT125 designation. These motorcycles helped define an entire generation of riding. For a young man growing up in the early 1970s, owning one of these was the ultimate ticket to freedom! You could ride it to school during the week, strap your gym bag or lunch onto the factory luggage rack, and head out for adventure after class. On the weekends, you could put your sweetheart on the back, ride down to the beach, meet your friends at the local sand pits, or explore the trails. Unlike a dedicated dirt bike, the Yamaha AT3 came equipped with everything needed for street use: Factory headlight and taillight Front and rear turn signals Speedometer and tachometer Electric starting system Passenger footpegs Rear luggage rack Street and trail capability Yamaha's legendary oil-injected two-stroke engine These little Yamahas were practically bulletproof, and that's exactly why so few beautiful originals survived. Most were ridden hard, crashed in the woods, stripped of their lights and turn signals, and eventually worn out. Not this one! This remarkable example survived with its beautiful original components intact, spent many years in a private collection, and shows approximately 1,003 miles. Its exceptional preservation made it the perfect candidate for a comprehensive restoration. And that's precisely what it received. COMPLETE FRAME-OFF, NUT-AND-BOLT RESTORATION This motorcycle was completely dismantled, right down to the bare frame. The engine was removed, the chassis disassembled, and each component individually evaluated, refinished, polished, painted, plated, or replaced as necessary. The frame was professionally sandblasted and powder coated in its original black finish. The fuel tank received a beautiful repaint , a spectacular deep blue with an almost purplish tint that perfectly captures the styling of the early 1970s. The original-style tank graphics were applied, and the paintwork and overall fit and finish are absolutely outstanding. The oil injection tank was refinished, and the rear fender was repainted in its original metallic silver. The attention to detail throughout this restoration is extraordinary. CHASSIS, PAINT & COSMETIC RESTORATION Complete frame-off restoration Frame professionally sandblasted and powder coated black Fuel tank interior thoroughly cleaned and restored Oil injection tank professionally repainted Rear fender refinished in factory-correct metallic silver Original chrome wheels beautifully preserved Wheel hubs vapor honed and refinished Original aluminum brake backing plates polished Original exhaust system beautifully restored Original exhaust baffle retained Factory exhaust nameplate in exceptional condition Original rear shocks beautifully preserved Factory passenger pegs retained Rider footpegs and brake pedal refinished Kickstand refinished Hardware individually polished, painted, plated, or restored New seat cover installed Brand-new rear drive chain with gold finish Black rear sprocket Original-style chain guide beautifully preserved Everywhere you look, the quality of this restoration speaks for itself. The original chrome rims are gorgeous. The aluminum components shine. The restored black chassis provides a stunning contrast against the deep blue fuel tank and silver fender. The level of detail is remarkable for a motorcycle of this vintage. BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED FRONT END & CONTROLS Take a close look at the handlebars, controls, headlight, and front suspension. These are the areas where most vintage Enduros show decades of abuse, corrosion, and wear. On this machine, they look absolutely spectacular. Beautiful original chrome handlebars Brand-new mirrors Brand-new handlebar grips Exceptionally clean clutch and brake levers Pristine original speedometer and tachometer Beautiful original ignition switch Excellent chrome hardware and fasteners Beautiful headlight bucket and chrome headlight ring Restored and polished aluminum fork lowers Brand-new fork seals New fork rubber components Steering stem bearings serviced during restoration Original front and rear turn signals in outstanding condition The condition of the gauges is especially impressive. The faces, bezels, and surrounding hardware look exceptionally fresh. The fork hardware, headlight hardware, and chrome trim have been meticulously restored. It is extremely difficult to find these components in this condition after more than five decades. FULLY
What the photos show
- Dark-blue 125 enduro photographed indoors on a wood floor, presenting to a very high, restored-looking standard.
- Deep-blue tank with white YAMAHA lettering and '125' high-pipe shield look glossy and unmarked in the frames viewed.
- Single-cylinder engine cases are highly polished with YAMAHA cast in, and the black high exhaust runs cleanly along the right side.
- Spoked wheels wear fresh-looking knobbly tyres with drum brakes front and rear, and the chain looks clean and new.
- Black ribbed seat, chrome bars, twin round gauges and round mirrors all look intact, with frame and engine stampings photographed matching as AT1-224540.
- No mileage is clearly legible in the frames viewed, and photos cannot judge cold start, two-stroke running, oil injection, electrics or title.
Money: $8,950 buys a showroom-presented 1973 AT3 125 as photographed — verify it starts and runs as good as it looks, plus oil injection and title, before bidding.
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