Up for sale/sale is a spectacular piece of motorsports history: a 100% authentic, vintage 1970s Bell Super Magnum open-face motorcycle helmet in its iconic factory silver finish. This is a complete "time capsule" find, originating from the legendary Bell Helmets Inc. facility in Long Beach, California. What makes this specific piece incredibly rare and highly collectible is the inclusion of its original factory box, matching sizing stamps, and clear face shield/visor.
Item Specifics & Features:
Model: Bell Super Magnum (Jet / Open-Face style)
Color: Factory Silver (Original paint with original vintage Bell decals)
Size: Vintage Size 7 / 56 cm (Equivalent to a modern Small)
Era/Dating: Early-to-mid 1970s production.
Features the genuine green Snell 1970 Memorial Foundation internal safety certification sticker (Serial No. B 158891) and the vintage SHCA (Safety Helmet Council of America) orange quality badge.
Origin Stamps: Original internal warning decal intact, proudly displaying the historic Bell Helmets Inc., Long Beach, California 90806 manufacturing location.
Included Accessories: Comes with the original vintage Bell helmet box (shows gorgeous era-correct typography and minimal shelf wear for its age) and the clear vintage snap-on visor shield.
Condition Report: Exterior: The silver shell is in beautiful condition for its age. Snaps for the visor are secure and clean. Please review photos to judge the excellent cosmetic state.
beautiful cosmetic condition for its age with great gloss. The snaps for the visor are secure and clean.
Interior (Important Note): The interior comfort foam and structural liner are showing significant age. Parts of the black EPS foam liner have dried out over the decades and have come out in chunks. The soft grey fabric lining shows typical vintage wear and shedding. This helmet is strictly an artifact for display.
Box & Shield: The original box remains structurally sound with bright graphics, clear stamps, and crisp edges. The clear plastic snap-on visor is included and in great shape.
It makes an amazing standalone display piece.
Disclaimer: This helmet is 40+ years old and is being sold strictly as a Historical Collectible / Garage Display Piece / Memorabilia Only. Due to the natural age-degradation of safety materials over decades, this item is NOT intended for modern protective use or active motorcycle riding. Perfect for a vintage chopper, cafe racer, or AMF-era Harley Davidson collection. It looks incredible sitting on a garage shelf, workshop desk, or showroom floor!
Shipping will be carefully packed, double-boxed, and fully insured to ensure the original factory packaging is completely protected during transit.
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