Classic Racer Magazine Autumn 1983 (1603) Phil Read Manx Norton Laverda V6

CLASSIC RACER MAGAZINE – AUTUMN 1983 – SKU 1603

Original Autumn 1983 Classic Racer magazine, published as a Classic Bike Special, featuring legendary motorcycle racers, historic Grand Prix machinery and vintage motorcycle racing.

The striking front cover features Jack Findlay racing a 1966 500cc Matchless at La Source hairpin, Spa, Belgium, wearing a distinctive blue helmet and riding motorcycle number 18.

An excellent piece of classic motorcycle racing history, packed with period photographs, rider profiles, technical features and vintage motorsport nostalgia.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Phil Read: Full-bore racing action, including his 1967 Senior TT victory on a 500cc MV Agusta.

• Manx Norton: Track analysis of the legendary 500cc Norton racing motorcycle.

• Flo' Camathias & Gilera Four: Historic sidecar racing and Italian Grand Prix engineering.

• Laverda V6: The fascinating six-cylinder racing motorcycle.

• Dick Mann: American racing legend and his Daytona achievements.

• Bill Lomas: Racing memories and historic Guzzi machinery.

• Keith Campbell: Classic motorcycle racing history.

• Moto Guzzi Singles: Development of the famous racing singles.

• Misano & Montlhéry: Reports from historic European Grand Prix meetings.

• Pushrod Velocettes: Classic racing motorcycles and their competitive performance.

• Honda & MV Agusta: Additional historic racing features.

A fantastic vintage publication for collectors of Manx Norton, MV Agusta, Gilera, Moto Guzzi, Laverda and classic Isle of Man TT memorabilia.

CONDITION

Pre-owned vintage magazine in fair condition, showing noticeable age-related wear.

The front cover retains its original colourful racing photograph, but has visible surface scratches, rubbing, scuff marks and handling wear.

There is noticeable creasing and wear along the right-hand edge, including a long vertical crease/scuff line. The upper-right corner is creased and worn, with additional wear to the upper-left corner and spine.

The lower cover has visible rubbing, small marks, edge wear and corner creasing.

The photographed interior contents page remains readable and generally presentable, with some age-related paper discolouration and light handling marks.

Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form part of the condition description.

IMPORTANT: Any original free gifts, promotional items, supplements or additional extras originally supplied with the magazine are no longer included. Magazine only.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

UK: Securely packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

International: Securely packaged in a protective cardboard mailer-sized box.

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SKU: 1603