Moto Retro Illustrated

[Guth]

Don't know how many of you are familiar with this publication (currently in a long term holding pattern), but it was/is a great work of art dedicated to the world of vintage motorcycling from the 60's, 70's and 80's. This magazine was put together by Mitch Boehm — who has enjoyed quite the career in the moto journalism industry (including serving as the editor of Motorcyclist for 13 years). I was recently looking over my copies of MRI (sadly only 6 issues have been published) and still can't get over how good it is. Awesome photos and excellent writing covering subject matter that is near and dear to most all of us here on this forum. I'm really hoping that Mitch can find a way to get this project back up and running once again.

Anyone else here enjoy this one as well?

Moto Retro Illustrated website

By the way, before "Moto Retro Illustrated", Mitch put together "Motorcyclist Retro" which was also really cool, but alas was very short-lived, lasting only 3 issues before the parent company pulled the plug on it.

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Also forgot to mention that Moto Retro Illustrated's focus is primarily on the bikes coming out of Japan during the 60's, 70's and 80's in addition to events that occurred during this time.

[ChipBeck]

Guth,

Never even heard about it. Can you post a link so we could subscribe and/or order back copies? Do they have a web site?

Chip

[Guth]

(05-03-2015 10:45 PM)ChipBeck Wrote:  Never even heard about it. Can you post a link so we could subscribe and/or order back copies? Do they have a web site?

Ooops, thanks for the reminder Chip. I've edited the original post to include a link to the site. Looks like back issues are still available.

By the way, found this interview with Mitch about the magazine from a few years ago

[ChipBeck]

Thanks, just ordered all 6 issues.

Chip

[Guth]

Chip — cool, I think that you'll be extremely pleased with the magazines. It almost doesn't seem fair to call them magazines as they contain very little advertising.


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[ChipBeck]

(05-04-2015 01:12 PM)Guth Wrote:  Chip — cool, I think that you'll be extremely pleased with the magazines. It almost doesn't seem fair to call them magazines as they contain very little advertising.

Gentlemen,

All 6 issues arrived today and they are incredible! If you started riding in the 70's or 80's you will love these very high quality magazines. Every bike I've owned or dreamed about owning is covered. From Rupp mini bikes, MiniTrail, Super Rat, RD400, CB750-550-400, street, dirt, and racing.

Thanks so much for making me aware these exist. Members are missing out if they don't order these.

Chip

[Guth]

Good stuff. Glad that you're enjoying them!