THE 1975 850 MOTO GUZZI LE MANS is a sports motorcycle first shown at the Milan motorcycle show in November 1975, with sales beginning in 1976. It was named after the 24-hour motorcycle endurance race at Le Mans in France. The Le Mans 850 was developed from the 53 hp V7 Sport model of 1971, but with power increased to 71 hp. The first run of the Series 1, had a round CEV taillight and continued until at least September 1976, The Series 2 had a De Tomaso-designed rectangular taillight, a modified rear mudguard, black fork sliders and a more generous dual seat. The seat was a one-piece item of injection-moulded foam. Most Le Mans 850 bikes were red and black, but a few were metallic in ‘Ice Blue’ and even fewer were white! (Drawn 12 February '20)

AUTHENTICITY : Each drawing is limited to 10 signed and numbered prints regardless of size and comes together with a certificate & 10SERIE 'medallion'

PAPER : Professionally ink printed onto 350gsm Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper to achieve the best color & light fastness.

FRAME :

Profile : A 14 x 34mm (0,55 x 1.33inch) beveled profile made from Obeche (African Maple) which is depended upon for its stability and relative resistance to warping once machined. It is offered in either color black, white or our exotic African hardwood 'Kiaat'.

GLASS :

'Museum Glass' is 'non-reflective' and absorbs damaging UV light to allow over 98% transmission allowing only the best vibrant colors to translate and is advised for all the limited & signed prints.

'Standard' picture framing glass is a 2mm clear float glass. It is inexpensive and will protect your artwork from dust and physical damage.

BACKING :

Full archival acid-free board with 10mm deep-sunk (spacer) in same to create depth and set the artwork back off the glass.