Moto Mv Agusta: A History of the Marque from the Birth to the Renaissance With a Complete Catalogue of Both Production and Racing Models

BOX packed with padding! MISSING Dust jacket. Pages: not written on, clean, bright, odor free, fine edges. Cover: bumping to edges and front bottom corner, spine lightly slanted. See Photos. Ships from California. Ships same or next day! ABOUT: Moto MV Agusta: A History of the Marque from the Birth to the Renaissance is a comprehensive, archival‑level history of MV Agusta—from its post‑war origins through its racing dominance, decline, and modern revival—paired with a complete catalogue of every production and racing model. It is one of the most detailed single‑volume references on the marque’s technical evolution and competition legacy. The book traces MV Agusta from its founding in 1945 under Count Domenico Agusta to its rebirth in the late 1990s, documenting both the cultural and engineering forces that shaped the company. It emphasizes: MV’s transformation from aviation to motorcycle manufacturing after WWII. The marque’s rapid rise in Grand Prix racing beginning in the late 1940s. Its unmatched competition record: 75 World Championships, 270 Grand Prix victories, and over 3,000 international race wins. The role of legendary riders such as Giacomo Agostini, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Carlo Ubbiali, and Phil Read. The company’s closure in 1977 and resurrection under Cagiva in 1997, leading to modern icons like the F4, Brutale, and later the F3.…