Folks, Here are complete scans of 3 original mid-1970s Motobecane catalogs, each published in the US by the importer. This means (in my experience) that some of the model names, graphics or specifications for any European models may vary (only slightly), but these bikes are what most of us in the US come across. Dates are approximate, but very close.
Best navigation is to (1) click onto a catalog image (2) under the set's title heading on the thumbnail page, click on "Details" which will give larger images and name the model shown on each page, (3) click onto a page image and go from there to view larger sizes.
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Interesting details, including some photos of the huge multi-level factory complex in France (in the catalog with the black cover) and a worker hand lining a head-lug with a paintbrush. The images were scanned at 300 dpi and should enlarge clear enough to view online and at the largest sizes should transfer nicely to save in your own PC files or for printing.
Enjoy!
BOB HANSON, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA
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