Moto Guzzi Dondolino factory racer Duilio Agostini 1953 Milano – Taranto photo

Description

A superb and rare photo, made from the original negative, of the famous
500cc Moto Guzzi Dondolino
and the equally famous
Duilio Agostini
, just before the start of the legendary
1953
edition of the
Milano - Taranto roadrace
in Italy. He would win the race!
The extremely heavy Milano-Taranto (or MiTa) roadrace ran from the North to the South of Italy, a length of circa
800 miles
(1,300 km’s), starting was at
midnight
in the city of
Milan
, the finish at the city of
Taranto
. The riders had to cross mountain passes, coastal roads, short curves, long curves, and road surfaces that were barely rideable at stretches.
Duilio
Agostini
won the race with his factory
Moto
Guzzi
Dondolino
. He needed a time of 11.51’10”. Almost 12 hours, good for an average speed of
68.55 mph
(109.678 km/hr)! He started in the competition class, and was the fastest overall in all classes as well. He finished half an hour before the number two,
Antonio
Ronchei
on a Gilera 500.
It was a terrific result for the rider that would soon win races worldwide as a Guzzi worksrider! This is your rare chance to own this
non period
photo that reflects a very interesting and highly historic piece of both Moto Guzzi as Duilio Agostini’s legendary history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 9" (ca. 20 x 23 cm).
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