Moto Guzzi 500 C 4V Guzzi racing team Carlo Guzzi Parodi motorcycle racing photo

Description

A superb and rare photo of the famous
1924 Moto Guzzi racing team
.
Shown are, amongst other,
Carlo Guzzi and co founder of Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi
.
It is a very interesting photo that represents a lot of Moto Guzzi history.
The photo was taken in 1924 …
The year 1924 was a special year for Moto Guzzi, as in 1924 also the first ever European Championship was organized.
Guido Mentasti (left on the photo) won that championship on a Guzzi C 4V (same bike as on the photo).
The Guzzi C 4V factory racer was derived from the famous
500cc “ Guzzi Parodi “ motorcycle prototype
(see our auction for a photo of that machine) that marked the start of the famous
Moto Guzzi
factory in
1921.
This motorcycle was extremely advanced for its day.
The horizontal single featured 4 overhead valves which were operated by a bevel driven single overhead camshaft.
The machine delivered more power then most twins double its size.
The fact that the engine was designed in unit was also a novelty.
The chassis was as modern as its engine.
Especially the rear was rather special, as the rear chassis doubled partly as mudguard.
These light weight sheet metal construction parts continued under the engine, making the frame as light was it was stiff.
This machine eventually stood on the base of the first ever true racing machine that Guzzi brought out in 1924: the C 4V; which is also visible on the photo!
This machine, the
C 4V
, immediately won in the hands of racing ace
Guido Mentasti
the first ever
European Championship
in
1924
, and it would dominate the European races it participated in for years to come.
The
500cc
horizontal single engine of the
C 4V
had a compression ratio to
6 : 1
, allowing a power output of
22 hp at 5,500 r.p.m.
and a top speed of almost
94 mph
. And it could keep that speed up tirelessly.
It is a rare image that shows the famous 1920s Guzzi racing squad in all its full glory!
So, this is your rare chance to own this
non period
photo that reflects a very interesting and highly historic piece of Moto Guzzi and motorcycling history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 26 cm).
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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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