Power-Dyne Vehicles (also known as PDV) produced several motorcycles in the early 70s, nearly all of which were copies of something else on the market. The PDV Gringo was a knock-off of Yamaha motocross engines and Champion frames – the story is that PDV was put out of business because Champion sued for infringement.
The Gringo was built for just 2 years (I’ve seen claims that just 112 were built) and it was available in two displacements – a 250cc and this 360 (352cc) version. Highlights include a 5-speed transmission, Betor forks and shocks, and a claimed weight of 215 pounds. While Power-Dyne claimed that the bikes were assembled in the US, rumor has it that they were actually built in Taiwan (not that it matters anymore). For more on this bike, check out this collection of off-road oddities from Off-Road.com.
This example (VIN: 30102) has a rebuilt motor using the original PDV bottom end with a “74 YZ360 cylinder and trick head.” Would you race it, display it, or…who knows?
Find this PDV for sale in Mesa, Arizona for $6,500 here on Facebook Marketplace.