Ducati 750 – Imola 200 miles 1972 – Paul Smart victory motorcycle racing photo

Description

A superb and rare photo of
Paul Smart
and Bruno Spaggiari
on their
750cc
desmo Ducati factory V-twins
during the epic
1972 Imola
200 miles
race
.
This historic photo was taken on
the 23
rd
of
May 1972
. That day a crowd of 70,000 people
saw Paul Smart on the #16 Ducati win the heavily battled
200 miles
race of Imola. Smart’s team mate Bruno Spaggiari finished 2
nd
on the #9 Ducati. Both are pictured on the photo!
Amazingly, these Ducati 750cc desmodromic V-twin
machines were totally new, it was the first time they had their race outing. In
a long battle Smart and Spaggiari beat the heavy competition of MV Agusta and
Giacomo Agostini, three works Moto Guzzi’s, four works BSA and Triumph Triples,
three works Norton’s and 2 works Honda’s… An astonishing feat for a new
roadracer! It was an amazing day in Ducati history and it brought once again
well deserved fame to Fabio Taglioni’s extraordinary desmo V-twin design!
This victory in Imola is regarded as the most classic
victory Ducati ever scored.
This historic
non period
photo shows Paul Smart (16) and Bruno
Spaggiari (9) on their way to fame during that race. This is your rare chance
to own this photo that reflects a very interesting and highly historic part
of Ducati’s glorious racing history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large
format of ca. 7.5″ x 9.5″ (ca.
19 x 24
cm).
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)
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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!
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