Rudge 350 TT 4-valve & Mario Ghersi – Italian Champion 350cc 1930 - motorcycle

Description

A superb and rare photo of the
1930 Rudge 350 TT 4-valve racing model
with the Italian racing ace and
1930 Italian National Champion Mario Ghersi
.
The photo was taken just before the “
Pontedecimo – Bocchetta
“ hillclimb race, which Ghersi rode as a Rudge factory entrant and
won
.
Rudge
motorcycles were known for their incredible
innovations
in
engine
and
transmission
design
, and off course its racing successes. Their sales motto was "Rudge it, do not trudge it." Rudge Whitworth Cycles originally resulted from the merger of two bicycle manufacturers in 1894, one of which descended from the original bicycle company founded by
Daniel
Rudge
. Rudge also produced the first detachable wire wheel in 1907 and was known for its knockoff wheels on sports cars well into the 1960s.
Rudge bikes finished first, second and third at the 1930 Junior TT using
prototype radial 350 cc 4 valve engines
. They also took first and second in the Senior TT.
Mario
Ghersi
is seen sitting on the 350cc version of this machine.
He would become Italian champion in 1930 on the photographed Rudge.
In 1931 Rudge released its first 250cc and 350cc road machines with the radial valve layout. TT Replicas were available in 350cc and 500cc versions.
This
non period
photo reflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycling and Rudge history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10.7" (ca. 20 x
27 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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