Moto Guzzi 500 Bill Lomas winner 1955 Ulster Grand Prix motorcycle racing photo

Description

A superb and rare photo, made from the original negative, of the great Bill Lomas during the Ulster Grand Prix of 1955, which he won!. Bill is riding the Moto Guzzi Bialbero 500cc single. This magnificent machine was designed by the brilliant ing. Giulio Carcano. A very light, fast and terrifically streamlined machine.
This photo is very historic. Not only would Bill Lomas win this race, it also was the last Grand Prix victory for the 500cc Guzzi single. Bill Lomas also would become world champion that year on the similar 350cc version of Guzzi’s wonderful dohc single. He would repeat that fact in 1956. Bill also won the 350cc race at
Ulster
in 1955 on the similar 350 Guzzi.
Bill is seen in full action. He won the race with a winning speed of
92.22 mph
(
148.41 km/h
)!
It is a superb and rare
non period
photo, and this is your rare chance to own it! It reflects one of the absolutely greatest riders of all time in a great way, on a rare bike. The size is perfectly suited for framing as it is large: ca. 8 x
12”
(ca.
20 cm
x
30 cm
).
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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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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