Honda RC 160 4-cylinder factory racer Soichiro Honda 1960 motorcycle photo

Description

A superb and rare image of a terrific batch of
Honda RC160
four-cylinder factory Grand Prix racers of
1960
.
This is quite a rare photo, as it shows a very famous trio that played a very important role in Honda’s history. Besides that it shows the early, full fairing version of the famous Honda RC 160. This was the first ever Japanese 4 cylinder racer. It featured double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder; and delivered a magnificent power output of 35 hp at 14,000 r.p.m. Its top speed was a whopping
125 mph
(200 km/hr)!
On the RH side we see Soichiro Honda, the famous and highly talented founder of the Honda company. Seated on the bike is Honda factory rider K. Takahashi. His team mate T. Tanaka is seen standing. It is a gorgeous, very historic photo that was during a Japanese National Championship race in 1960. It is one of the very few photos of Soichiro Honda “in the field” with his bikes and riders.
Therefore this is your rare chance to own a
non period
image that reflects a very interesting piece of Honda’s glorious history. It is a color photo, which is rare for the era, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca.
20 x 26
cm) so it will be a beautiful collectable for framing.
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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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