firestorm 50th anniversary

[bikerman]

Hi guys, just a quicky, im looking at a storm on ebay, and ive seen this one saying its a special edition one: see link below if it works, if not you will easily find it on ebay, its light blue:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

is this genuine, never heard of a 50th anniversary one?

[Kev L]

I think they were all red models when the 50th anniversary models were released. I found this link by searching the forum, which may help.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 52&start=0

[benny hedges]

quote "nice deep throutty sound"

so it sounds like a blow job?

looks bloody awfull imo and needs a lot of tlc.
specials are only special if they are kept mint and original.
seen better examples going for far less.

[bikerman]

cheers guys, im thinking of swapping my SRAD 750 for it but im not too sure yet, that tank is a bit off putting!

[YETI]

I ve got a 50th(heavily moded / and very un-original ,sorry if you think ive killed it )No 19
i would be inclined to check that all the relevant numbers match.
although not on mine i was always of the opinion the rear shock on these was WP ( i may be wrong ? i probaby am )
but i would still want to know collar and cuff matched / and yep should be red
GOOD LUCK

[AMCQ46]

proflex shock is correct for the anniversary model, but as others said, it looks unloved and needs a fair bit of TLC so factor that in to offset the good bits

[YETI]

i stand corrected .. and yes its going to take alot of tlc but could be worth the effort.

[Wicky]

I still think a thorough check on its provenance would be in order before handing over wonga - esp at that price as it looks like a couple of parts swapped over onto a standard ratty storm could give you something as shown with a terrific mark up. Not saying that's what's happened but it is feasible.

If it is what is says then it'd need a lot of love, time and money getting it back into a respectable appearance let alone concours condition. i.e complete respsray and custom decals.

[tony.mon]

i stand corrected .. and yes its going to take alot of tlc but could be worth the effort.

It's going to take a fair bit of alcohol to get the bid in.......

But could be a fair bit of effort to get tidy.

However it's probably the only collectable model that'll end up holding its money.

[pinkyfloyd]

I saw that on egay months ago when I was Storn hunting. It didnt sell then and I cant see it selling now. That paint job is Ghastly with a capital G

[Kev L]

On the right vehicle they are a classic combination. The Ford GT40 and the Le Man Gulf Porsches were all in those colours. Not really appropriate for a 50th anniversary VTR when you are trying to sell it a collectible though.

[lofty690]

does it not say if its an anniversary model in the reg book , i have seen a couple here in northern ireland and they were both red with white background number plates , was lookin one here to buy but they were always over 2k and out of my range at the time . seen this bike on before ....

[YETI]

i just had another look at it on ebay and thats alot of work ,especialy if your going down the concours and original route
is it ever going to be worth doing financialy ?
im thinking lots of money and very little to gain / i wouldnt !!

[bigrich]

my anniversary one doesnt say it is one on the logbook - why would someone paint one that colour!

[tony.mon]

The little plaque on the headstock helps it sell on EBay, though.

Wonder how many plaques there are out there?