Originally Posted by
jdawginsc
That’s an exceptional buy. What is the marquee?
The seller had no idea, but it turned out there were enough clues to make it an easy search, starting with the Sakae Centurion handlebars. The serial number matches the N(1) format in @
T-Mar's Asian serial number database, which is consistent with Centurion. The serial number is N9S8262, indicating a 1979 model. The parts spec is an exact match for the Centurion Elite in the 1979 Centurion catalog. The catalog says it was only available in maroon or cobalt blue, but maybe they started offering green late in the year. There's also a paint drip near the seat cluster, so maybe it was repainted.
So, I'm calling it -- 1979 Centurion Elite
That would make the frame Tange Champion in the three main tubes with a Tange Hi-Ten fork.