Moto Guzzi 350cc factory racer Dickie Dale 1956 Ulster Grand Prix motorcycle

Description

A superb and rare photo, made from the original negative, of the great
Dickie Dale
on a
350cc Moto Guzzi Bialbero dohc
single cylinder factory racer during the
350cc
Ulster
Grand Prix of 1956
.
Dickie Dale would finish second behind his Guzzi teammate Bill Lomas. Dale averaged a terrific average speed of
89.61 mph
(
144.21 km/h
). A year before this photo was taken, in 1955, Dickie Dale finished third in the 500cc Senior TT on the
Isle of Man
, and before that he was a very successful member of the Norton factory racing team. Interestingly in 1956 Bill Lomas won the 350cc world championship with a similar Guzzi as Dale is riding on this photo!
We have more photos listed on Ebay of Dickie Dale, also one of him riding the miraculous Moto Guzzi 500cc V8 8 cylinder! Check them out and use the shipping discount!
The extreme lightly build Moto Guzzi Bialbero (= d.o.h.c.) singles with their superb streamlining won the 350cc world championship 5 times between 1953 and 1957. They were designed by the famous ing. Giulio Carcano and Umberto Todero. The delivered a healthy power output of 38 hp at 8,000 rpm. Topspeed was
150 mph
! They were very special motorcycles, designed by somebody that is considered a genius.
This is your rare chance to own this
non period
photo that reflects a very interesting and highly historic era of Moto Guzzi’s glorious history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 7.9" x 11.8" (ca.
20 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!
(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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