Motorcycle Journal Magazine #446 1980 vintage retro old motorcycle racing Yamaha

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

A vintage magazine, this is an issue of the famous specialized periodical "Moto Journal," clearly visible on the cover in large red letters. This edition is number 446 and dates from 1980, as indicated by the "JEUDI 6F" (Thursday 6F) and the red banner "VOTRE CALENDRIER 80" (Your 80 Calendar) at the top right. The magazine is presented front-facing, placed on a wooden surface with a bookshelf in the background.

The cover features a motorcycle race photograph, with a rider in a blue suit on a Yamaha sponsored by Gauloises and Sartec. The inscriptions "SONAUTO YAMAHA" and "SARTEC TRAVAIL TEMPORAIRE" (Sartec Temporary Work) are clearly visible on the fairing, as are the rider's name "R. PONS" accompanied by "S. ASAMI." The visual style is typical of 1980s motorcycle sports press, with bold colors and dynamic graphic montages.

In a box, there is a banner "SUPER S CONCOURS 5e QUESTION" (Super S Contest 5th Question) and a large title "PONS: mes plans pour 1980" (Pons: my plans for 1980), followed by information on Honda models of the time: "les nouvelles Honda GL1100, 400 Custom, 80 CY" (the new Honda GL1100, 400 Custom, 80 CY). On the left, a note specifies "Vient avec Calendrier 1980" (Comes with 1980 Calendar) as well as the price for France and Switzerland.

The magazine features a finish typical of printed press from that era, with a visual that retains good colors despite slight patina visible on the edges, characteristic of a used copy. The format is that of a standard magazine, with a soft illustrated cover. The main inscriptions are perfectly legible, with no hidden elements on the visible side.

This issue is aimed at motorcycle enthusiasts, racing fans, and those interested in two-wheeler news, with a focus on riders and models from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The overall appearance fully evokes the vintage aesthetic of French motorcycle press from that period.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight signs of wear visible on the cover, slightly patinated corners, but good overall legibility. No major tears or stains observable on the presented side.

Did you know? Moto Journal magazine, founded in 1971, is one of the most influential motorcycle press titles in France. It has accompanied all major developments in motorcycling, from the 70s to today, and is particularly renowned for its race reports and in-depth technical reviews.

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