Cvetko Bilić, 1966 Tour of Yugoslavia Leader’s Jersey

The Tour of Yugoslavia was a stage race held in Yugoslavia from 1937 until 2000.  It was an amateur race up until 1998.  This very unique jersey was a gift from Cvetko Bilić to Bar Augusto.

While Cvetko Bilić finished second at the 1966 Tour of Yugoslavia to Rados Cubric he did win the race in both 1965 and 1971.

This jersey was purchased 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: 2

Chest: 34 inches / 86 cm (17 inches / 43 cm measured armpit to armpit)

Length: 27 in / 68.5 cm

Maker: N/A

Please Note: This jersey hung on the wall of Bar Augusto for many years and has “Bar Patina” from being exposed to smoke, dust, etc.

Each jersey is one of a kind, please look carefully at the photos to determine condition.