Harley Davidson XLRTT Sportster racer & Joe Leonard – 1959 - motorcycle photo

Description

A superb and rare photo of the
Harley-Davidson XLR TT Sportster Class C racer
with the 1950s Class C racing ace
Joe Leonard
.
Joe Leonard, born in
1932 in
San Diego
, wrote history when he won the
first ever Grand National Championship
in
1954
.  Incredibly, he repeated this fact in
1956
and
1957
.  Not only did Leonard win the
Daytona 200
two times, but he also set a record that stood for no less then 30 years (!) when he won a total of 8 national races in one year!
Joe is seen sitting on his H-D
1959 Harley-Davidson XLRTT Sportster
.  A lovely and highly sportive machine, that was, at the time, the most powerful production motorcycle in the world.  A great and historic picture, as the XLRTT was one of Harley’s most raciest models ever!  It was the successor of the KHR flathead.
This is a very nice and very rare
non period
photo that reflects a wonderful era of Harley ‘s motorcycle history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x
30 cm
). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing!
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
(Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for ebay purposes only)
No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files
and board backed envelopes.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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