Friday, July 8, 2011

1974 48th ISDT Husqvarna-mounted Ed Schmidt

I.S.D.T. Silver. And Gold. America's first International Six Days Trial (the 48th running of the "Olympics of Motorcycling") pitted top cross-country cyclists from around the world against the rugged forest lands of Massachusetts Berkshire Mountains. for six pounding days, riders and machines combated woods, rivers, rocks, logs and rain, striving to maintain the scheduled average speed. And take home personal and national honors. America's Husqvarna-mounted Vase A team of Ed Schmidt (pictured), Malcolm Smith, Ron Bohn and Dick Burleson overwhelmed the competition to capture the coveted I.S.D.T. Silver Vase. Zundapp won the Manufacturers Team contest. While Eksjo Sweden took Club Team honors. All fired to victory by Champion spark plugs. The same brand 63 of this year's 110 I.S.D.T. Gold Medal winners used to win. Champion Spark Plugs. The brand that's the No. 1 seller. All over the world.

1974 48th ISDT Husqvarna-mounted Ed Schmidt Champion Spark Plugs Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com













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