Mike Hailwood Ducati IOM TT Formula 1 1978 legendary victory motorcycle photo

Description

A wonderful and rare photo of the great Mike Hailwood, on the Ducati N.C.R. during the 1978 T.T. Formula 1 race on the Isle of Man. Mike would win the race and would be one of his biggest victories ever! He wrote history that day like no-one had done before in the world of motorcycle racing.
On the photo he is seen riding to victory in the T.T. F1 race on the
Isle of Man
in 1978. His 900 N.C.R. Ducati was tuned by Steve Wynne of Sports Motorcycles in
Manchester
. He tweaked an impressive 87 hp at 9.000 r.p.m. at the rear wheel out of the engine. For the T.T. race a N.C.R. engine was mounted that delivered 7 hp less.
Mike broke in 1978 the existing laprecord of Phil Read
by no less then 14,4 kmph (9mph) to a new lap record of 177,097 kmph (110,686 mph). His average speed during the race was with 174,502 kmph (109,064 mph) incredibly high. He won the race with a lead of 50 seconds before Phil Read who rode a Honda four cylinder factory racer.
This is your chance to own a piece of motorcycle history, the size of the
non period
photo is approx. 7 x 11” so it is perfect for framing.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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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.
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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