Moto Guzzi works rider Omobono Tenni 1948 Isle of Man motorcycle photo portrait

Description

A superb photo from the original negative, taken before the Isle of Man T.T. of 1948. It is a really great shot of the great legendary Italian racing rider Omobono Tenni.
It was Tenni's first time since 11 years that he raced on the Isle of Man.
To everyone’s astonishment he set a new record lap of nearly 89mph in the Senior T.T. class with this mighty 500cc Guzzi Bicilindrica.
Omobono was on his way to win the race but it wasn’t meant to be.
On the fifth lap the spark plugs and the brakes of his Guzzi failed.
Omobono was forced to retire, which was very hard to take for him.
The wide angled 500cc Bicilindrica, which wasn’t a V-twin, was thoroughly modernized that year by Antonio Micucci.
It was a very modern machine with its lightweight hydronalium rear frame that completed the main central beam chassis structure that also doubled as an oiltank.
Suspension was top notch, the front hydraulic fork was very advanced, as were the hydraulic shocks under the engine that formed the rear suspension.
The Bicilindrica was still one of the most versatile G.P. racers at the time, and Tenni proved that as no other.
This is a very historic
non period
photo made from the original negative. This is your chance to own a piece that reflects the glorious history of Moto Guzzi. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of approx. 8" x 11" (approx. 20 x 28 cm). Perfectly suited for framing!
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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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