A 1970s Motobécane 'Mobylette 40 et 50' Advertising Poster,

Motorcycles Online - The Spring Sale|23 February 2026, 13:34 GMT|Online, Milton Keynes

A 1970s Motobécane 'Mobylette 40 et 50' Advertising Poster,

a French promotional poster advertising the Mobylette 40 and 50 models by Motobécane, featuring a studio image of a rider demonstrating the machine in a acrobatic pose and the slogan 'Les nouvelles Mobylette 40 et 50', the design reflects the youthful, modern marketing style of the era.

Fold lines and handling wear consistent with age.

57 × 43 cm.

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