Mike Hailwood's 1966 Isle of Man TT winning Silver Replica Trophy and winner's sash,
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Mike Hailwood's 1966 Isle of Man TT winning Silver Replica Trophy and winner's sash,
depicting the god Mercury, (lacking caduceus), bearing green enamel ACU badge to base, mounted on a turned wooden plinth with plaque engraved:
"AUTO-CYCLE UNION
1966 T.T. RACES
LIGHTWEIGHT (250c.c. RACE)
1st S.M.B.HAILWOOD
101.79 M.P.H.",
offered together with accompanying winner's green sash with lettering in white:
" INTERNATIONAL TOURIST TROPHY RACES
LIGHTWEIGHT(250c.c.) WINNER 1966",
also offered with a grandstand ticket for Hailwood's winning race held on 28th August.
(3)
Sold for £4,750 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The 1966 race season saw Hailwood's first year riding on Works Hondas, and one of the most successful seasons of his racing career, becoming World Champion in 250cc and 350cc classes including 10 Grand Prix victories out of 12 races at 250cc beating Phil Read on Works Yamaha and Jim Redman on Honda into 2nd and 3rd places and 6 Grand Prix victories in the 350cc class pushing Agostini into 2nd place, all in addition to his two Isle of Man TT wins at 500cc and the 250cc Lightweight event, the trophy and sash of which is offered here.

Category: Motoring / Automobilia

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