Legendary Agostini Grand Prix Racer on view for first time at Stamford Museum & Nature Center The MV Agusta 500cc three-cylinder Grand Prix racer ridden to many F.I.M. Grand Prix victories by world famous racer Giacomo Agostini is on view at Stamford Museum & Nature Center as part of its “The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta” exhibition. The motorcycle, which is in its original, unrestored, race-ready condition, has never before been on public display in a museum. The motorcycle was acquired directly from MV Agusta S.p.A. in 1986 by its current owners Robert T. Iannucci and Sonia O. Ewers/Team Obsolete of Brooklyn, N.Y. Only a few of this particular model of motorcycle were built. They were designed in the mid-1960s specifically for Agostini, and he rode them to 13 of his 15 F.I.M. Grand Prix world championships, and to 10 Isle of Man TT victories. Agostini has since ridden it in many historic parades worldwide. “It’s one of the most spectacular and successfully 500 grand prix racing motorcycles that the world has ever seen and it was ridden by the world’s greatest rider,” said Iannucci. “This motorcycle was an all-dominating force. Generally Agostini won every race he entered for years on end. It was part of the MV Agusta dynasty. … No rider, no team, no motorcycle has ever dominated the way they did.” Of his decision to lend the motorcycle to the museum, Iannucci explained, “It is absolutely a work of art. This is a hand-built motorcycle. It was built by artisans. It’s a fabulous merger of technology and art. It’s very minimalist. There’s nothing on the motorcycle that isn’t absolutely necessary for it to perform its function. It’s a product of a culture which has been building artistic technology for more than two millenia.” “The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta,” sponsored by Cliff’s Cycle Revolution, is on view at Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This exhibition is made possible with support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism and features the Gary & Connie Kohs Collection. Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT (3/4 mile North of Merritt Parkway Exit 35.) For more information, visit www.stamfordmuseum.org or call 203.322.1646 ext.6521. Members: FREE; Non-Members: Free with gate admission: Adults $8, Seniors & Students $6, Children (4-17) $4, Under 3 FREE.