Moto Guzzi V7 Sport prototype 1971 testing Monza Luciano Gazzola Mike Hailwood 1

Description

A superb and very rare photo of
Mike Hailwood
and Guzzi V7 sport test rider, Luciano Gazzola in the paddocks at
Monza
,
Italy
during the test of the
Moto Guzzi V7 Sport Telaio Rosso
prototype.
A very historic and very rare image of the magnificent multiple World Champion Mike the Bike during a test session of Mike on the Guzzi V7 Sport.
The Moto Guzzi V7 Sport was introduced in 1971. It was a magnificent motorcycle, that 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.
Mike Hailwood was and is a true motorcycle phenomenon. He is without doubt one of the greatest motorcycle racers that ever graced the motorcycle world, his 10 world titles are just a small example of that. See the short list just to give you an idea…:
1961: 250cc World Champion on Honda
1962: 500cc World Champion on MV Agusta
1963: 500cc World Champion on MV Agusta
1964: 500cc World Champion on MV Agusta
1965: 500cc World Champion on MV Agusta
1966: 250cc & 350cc 0cc World Champion on Honda
1967: 250cc & 350cc 0cc World Champion on Honda
1978: TT Formula One World Champion on Ducati
In total Mike scored a massive 76 Grand Prix victories,
2 in
the 125cc class,
21 in
the 250cc class,
16 in
the 350cc class and
37 in
the 500cc class.
We own what we believe is the original negative, and are now auctioning off a photo made from it. For people that are interested in owning a piece of Guzzi’s magnificent history, we offer it in a large format.
This is your chance to own a piece that reflects a very rare
non period
photo of the glorious history of Moto Guzzi. Therefore this photo is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 11" (20 x 28 cm).
Check out our Ebay store or contact us for more Moto Guzzi and other motorcycle photos!
The V7 Sport also is the forefather of the current Moto Guzzi California , EV , Stone , Aluminium , Titanium (etc.) models, as well as the forefather of numerous other previous Guzzi models like the Moto Guzzi Le Mans , the SP 1000 , Hydro Convert , T3 , 750 S etc.
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Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
(Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for ebay purposes only)
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.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. 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!
First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the auction ends.