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Paton 125 Mike Hailwood TT Isle of Man 1958 - motorcycle photo racing photograph

$ 5.14

Availability: 53 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    A superb and rare photo, of the Paton 125cc racing motorcycle with Mike Hailwood wearing the red helmet and his father Stan Hailwood tending to him. In the blue overalls is Giuseppe Pattoni. The photo was taken just before the start of the 125cc Ultra Lightweight TT race on the Isle of Man in 1958. Hailwood would finish 7th overall, during this, his first race on the Isle of Man. It was also the first appearance of Paton motorcycles on the legendary Island circuit!
    We all known Mike the Bike's illustrious career, including his glorious 1978 Isle of Man TT showing, and here is a photograph showing how it all began for Mike, on the Isle of Man.
    Paton
    is an Italian
    motorcycle
    manufacturer. In 1957 after
    FB Mondial
    pulled out of Grand Prix racing, Paton was set up by Giuseppe Pattoni (chief mechanic of the FB Mondial GP team) and designer
    Lino Tonti. For 5 decades Giuseppe “Pep” Pattoni showed that a briljant engineer and technician could beat the biggest motorcycle factories in the world in 500cc roadracing. It is a deep shame that the FIM rather worked against him then simply allowed him to compete. It is truly amazing what Pep Pattoni has achieved in GP racing with Paton, his son is still active in the company!
    In many ways this is a very historic
    non period
    photo that reflects a most historic racing victory by Mike Hailwood. It definitely is a classic shot. It is rare to obtain a photo like this, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of approx. 8" x 12" (20 x
    30 cm
    ). It is great the way it is, and would look gorgeous when framed.
    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.