Moto Guzzi 350 dohc world champion Bill Lomas 1956 Italian Grand Prix Monza race

Description

A superb and rare photo of the great multiple World Champion
Bill Lomas
on a
350cc Moto Guzzi Bialbero dohc
single cylinder factory racer. Lomas is seen warming up the Guzzi for practice for the Italian Grand Prix of
1956, a
.k.a. the Grand Prix of Nations. The photo was taken on
the 8
th
of September 1956
.
It was the last race of the season, which ended really well for both Bill Lomas as Moto Guzzi, as they finished 1
st
in the 1956 350cc World Championship. With that result they repeated their magnificent title of 1955!
We have more photos listed on Ebay of Bill Lomas on the Guzzi Grand Prix singles. 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. The 1957 version was developed with considerable help from Bill Lomas as well.
This is your rare chance to own a
non period
image that reflects a very interesting piece of Moto Guzzi’s glorious history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10.6" (ca.
20 x 27
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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