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 23rd 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 2nd 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!


All our photos are modern photos that are traditionally made from what we believe are the original negatives and are copyright protected.

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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.

 

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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