Moto Guzzi V7 Sport & Jack Findlay 1972 Imola factory motorcycle racing photo

Description

A superb and rare photo, reproduced from the original signed photo, of the famous
Jack Findlay
on the
factory Moto Guzzi V7 Sport Telaio Rosso or V7 Sport red frame – red chassis
during the
Imola
200 miles
race on the circuit of Imola
in
1972.
The Moto Guzzi V7 Sport was introduced in 1971. It was a magnificent motorcycle, which once was the fastest production motorcycle in the world. During its production run it knew a lot of racing successes with both the regular black frame as the earlier red frame versions. Jack Findlay was one of the most famous riders in the world at the time. He campaigned the factory’s V7 Sport racing machines on several occasions. The V7 Sport racing machines can be seen as the predecessor of the famous Moto Guzzi Le Mans sport models.
The Imola
200 miles
race was a season’s classic. Jack Findlay finished 10
th
. The photo shows the Lockheed disc brakes, for practice
Fontana
drum brakes were used. The photo shows nicely the superbly crafted streamlining and other details of this magnificent factory V7 Sport.
It is a reproduction photo of the original which was signed by Jack Findlay himself in 1972. We own the original, the reproduction is taken from the original through the photographic process, it is not a digital print. The quality is very high.
This is a very nice and very rare photo that reflects a wonderful and very historic era of Moto Guzzi ‘s V7 Sport history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 11.2" (ca. 20.
2 x 28
.4 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing!
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
All our photos are modern photos that are traditionally made from what we believe are the original negatives and are copyright protected.
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No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files and board backed envelopes.
They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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