Moto Guzzi 250 Gambalunghino Fergus Anderson winner 1952 TT Isle of Man

Description

A superb and rare photo, made from what we believe is the original negative, of the magnificent Scotsman and 1953 350cc World Champion
Fergus Anderson
, seen in action with his
250cc Moto Guzzi Gambalunghino s.o.h.c. factory GP racer
during the
1952
Isle of Man 250cc Lightweight TT
which was ridden on
June 13, 1952
. Fergus
Anderson
WON
the race with an average race speed of
83.82 mph
(
134.9 km/h
)!
Scotsman
Fergus Anderson
was one of the most liked riders of the famous Continental Circus Grand Prix racing scene. And he won twice the 350cc World Championship with a machine he initiated.
Anderson
was one of the first riders from
Great Britain
to make his living racing motorcycles on the European continent. In 1950 he signed with Moto Guzzi and competed in the 250cc class. He convinced Moto Guzzi to build a 350cc bike, initially of 317cc, then 345cc and finally a proper full 350. He raced to the 1953 world championship in the bike's first year of competition. He repeated this feat as 350cc champion again in 1954. His 350cc world championship wins were the first by a non-British bike. He retired from racing to become Moto Guzzi's team manager, but unfortunately quit over a for him rightful dispute over having a freer hand at running the team. He returned to racing and was offered a ride by the BMW factory.
Anderson
ever so sadly passed away during the 500cc race at the Belgian circuit of Floreffe in 1956.
Anderson
is seen on the photo riding Guzzi’s famous
250cc Gambalunghino
factory racing single, a similar machine with which Enrico Lorenzetti would clinch in 1952
the 250cc World Championship. The Gambalunghino was Guzzi’s 250cc factory racer between 1949 and 1952, during which it claimed 2 world titles in the 250cc class. The bore and stroke were the characteristic Guzzi 250 measurements of 68 x
68 mm
. The 246.8cc engine delivered a power output of 20 hp at 7,000 rpm. Its top speed was approx.
90 mph
.
This is a very nice and very rare
non period
photo that reflects a wonderful era of Moto Guzzi ‘s rich motorcycle 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. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x
30 cm
). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing!
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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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