I spied this gorgeous vintage helmet a few weeks ago on eBay for only $35 including shipping right to my front door. I had to have it, of course, and last week it appeared on my doorstep.
What is it, you ask? Well, I've done some research — turns out it was offered in the mid-eighties and the model is a Z-100. It was available in a few colors but this one was specifically produced to coordinate with the VF Interceptor line. Which it does; the colors are a perfect match to Honda's. I found another seller who states it's an Eddie Lawson edition, but I can't find anything to support that. And Fast Freddie Spencer used Arai helmets. Regardless, it sure is pretty, and if the photo looks like it's in perfect condition that's because it is! What a great display piece for my home office. The second image below is a period ad.
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An interesting footnote; the Z-100 was designed by a gentleman by the name of Giorgetto Giugiaro. While he may not be a household name to most of us, in the world of design he's seated firmly at the top.
Giugiaro has made his mark on everything from the Maserati Ghibli to Nikon cameras. He designed the DeLorean DMC and De Tomaso Mangusta, the Ducati 850GT and Suzuki RE5. But wait...there's more. He's in the Automotive Hall of Fame and was named the Car Designer of the Century in 1999...the century.
I had no idea when I clicked the "bid" button on that auction that I'd have a touch of this man's genius on my wall.
Giugiaro has made his mark on everything from the Maserati Ghibli to Nikon cameras. He designed the DeLorean DMC and De Tomaso Mangusta, the Ducati 850GT and Suzuki RE5. But wait...there's more. He's in the Automotive Hall of Fame and was named the Car Designer of the Century in 1999...the century.
I had no idea when I clicked the "bid" button on that auction that I'd have a touch of this man's genius on my wall.
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