Moto Journal Magazine No. 473 1980 vintage old motorcycle retro tests

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Description

This magazine, visible in the photo, is an original copy of "Moto Journal," issue 473, dated Thursday, September 11, 1980. The cover features a nocturnal photographic visual of a refueling scene during a motorcycle race, with a team in blue suits, a helmeted rider, and a motorcycle displaying the Gauloises logo. The headlines announce key topics: the Bol d'Or "in the factory workshop," a report on dragsters in Le Mans, as well as tests of iconic motorcycles from the era (BMW 800, Kawasaki 1000 injection, Suzuki 80 road and chopper, Enduro). A blue banner in the upper right indicates a comparative test of 26 helmets.

The typical 1980s layout is distinguished by large red letters for the title "MOTO," framed by a gray band and a structured page layout for the cover, consistent with the retro aesthetic of specialized motorcycle press from that period. The inscriptions are clear and legible, with precise references such as "M 2043-473 - 7,00 F" at the bottom left, and prices for several countries below the date.

The condition observable in the photo shows a used magazine, with the cover generally flat and slightly marked corners, without any apparent major tears. The colors remain vibrant, with black, red, and blue dominating the graphic composition. There is a moderate shine to the cover, typical of vintage magazine paper.

This issue is representative of the French motorcycle press of the early 1980s, both in its choice of subjects (endurance races, technical tests, equipment comparisons) and its graphics. No handwritten annotations or label traces are visible on the cover. The magazine is presented closed, with only the front visible.

The internal reference "No 473" as well as the exact date of the issue (September 11, 1980) are clearly present on the cover, guaranteeing the authenticity of the item offered.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows signs of light wear consistent with age: marked corners, surface with minor traces of use. Interior not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The Bol d'Or, mentioned on the cover of this issue, is a famous motorcycle endurance race created in 1922. In the 1980s, it was held on the Le Mans circuit and brought together the biggest European teams and riders, contributing to the boom of sport motorcycles in France.

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