Davide Boifava, 1969 Tour of Luxembourg Leader’s Jersey

This lovely jersey features both front and back pockets, along with the colors of Luxembourg on the collar and sleeves. A detailed patch in the shape of Luxembourg, with “T.d.L.” in finely chain-stitched embroidery, is sewn onto the front pocket. Davide Boifava competed professionally from 1969 to 1978 and later enjoyed a long career in cycling management from 1979 to 2007. In his debut season as a professional, riding for Molteni, he won the overall Tour de Luxembourg in June 1969. He secured a stage victory at the Giro d’Italia, wearing the pink jersey for one day, while finishing 15th overall. He added a second Giro stage win in 1971 and claimed national track pursuit titles in 1969 and 1973. After retiring, he became a successful directeur sportif, guiding Carrera‑Inoxpran (later Carrera Jeans) to multiple Grand Tour victories—most notably the 1981 Giro–Vuelta double by Giovanni Battaglin, the 1986 Giro by Roberto Visentini, and the 1987 Giro–Tour by Stephen Roche. The Tour de Luxembourg, first held in 1935, is an annual multi-stage road race held in Luxembourg, traditionally in early June (although it was moved to September starting in 2020). Classified by the UCI as a 2 Pro event, it became part of the UCI Europe Tour in 2006 and was elevated to the UCI ProSeries in 2020. Initially dominated by riders from Luxembourg, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands—such as Mathias Clemens (who holds the record with five overall victories), Charly Gaul, Louison Bobet, and Freddy Maertens—the race began attracting broader international competition in the early 1980s, welcoming winners from countries like Russia, Switzerland, and Denmark. Today, it remains a key fixture on the professional calendar. This jersey includes the original label from Bar Augusto. This jersey was acquired directly from the Augusto Gotti family and was part of the collection in the legendary Bar Augusto in Villa d’Alme, Italy.  Bar Augusto was a key host to professional and amateur cycling teams from the 1960s through the 1980s. Size: N/A Chest: 31 inches / 79 cm ( 15 ½ inches / 39.5 cm measured armpit to armpit) Length: 27 in / 68.5 cm Maker: Alex Sport, Made in France Please note: This jersey hung on the wall of Bar Augusto for many years and has developed a “Bar Patina” from exposure to smoke, dust, etc. The jersey does have small holes, spots, and discoloration. This is a one-of-a-kind item, so please look carefully at the photos to determine its condition.