BMW 750 Kompressor 1933 factory racer motorcycle racing photo Ernst Henne

Description

A superb and rare photo of the
1933 BMW 750 Kompressor supercharger worksracer
.
The photo was taken during the
1933 German Grand Prix (the “Grossen Preis von Deutschland”)
. The photo shows the front of this extraordinary machine, with BMW’s pre war racing and world record breaking star
Ernst Henne
sitting in the background. It is an extremely rare photo, made from an original, retouched, glass plate negative. The retouching was done professionally, it was normal to do this at the time (1930’s) to clean up the image and to brighten up specific details.
On
the 3
rd
of November 1932
, a few months before this photo was taken, Ernst Henne broke with a similar machine the world speed record with a speed of
152,749 mph
(244.399 km/hr)!
It is a very nice extraordinary photo, extremely rare, that reflects a wonderful era of BMW’s rich 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. 7.8" x 10.5" (ca.19.
7 x 26
.6 cm).
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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