Gilera 500cc four cylinder factory racer Geoff Duke winner 1956 Italian Grand Pr

Description

A superb and rare photo of the great
Geoff Duke
on the magnificent
500cc Gilera four cylinder factory racer
during the
1956 Grand Prix of
Italy
.
1955 World Championship winner Geoff Duke is seen on his way to victory
as he would win the race!
It would be his
last
Grand Prix racing victory.
The name of Geoff Duke is synonymous with motor sports, for he dominated motorcycle racing in the 1950s, winning six world championships and five Isle of Man TT races. Duke came to prominence after winning the 1949 Senior Clubmans TT and the Senior Manx Grand Prix and was to become the very first post-war motorcycling 'superstar', popularly known amongst the racing fraternity simply as 'the Duke'. He was signed up to the Norton works team for the 1950 TT, finishing second in the Junior and breaking both lap and race records in the Senior. After winning three World Championships for Norton he surprised everybody by moving abroad to Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Gilera in 1953. With Gilera, he had a string of three consecutive 500cc world championships. His final race was the 1959 Junior when he finished fourth on a Norton. In 1963 formed Scuderia Duke with Gilera to race the 1957 Gileras against the might of MV Augusta.
He was named Sportsman of the Year in 1951, awarded the RAC Segrave Trophy and, in recognition of his services to motorcycling, was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1953.
We have more photos listed on Ebay of Geoff Duke, Gilera and other brands with various riders.
This
non period
photo reflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycling and Norton history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x
30 cm
).
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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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