MZ 250cc GP racer & Gary Hocking – 1959 Ulster GP - motorcycle racing photo

Description

A superb and rare photo
taken during the
Ulster Grand Prix
in
1959
. A
really great shot of one of motorcyclings great riders, Rhodesian
Gary Hocking
on one of the greatest bikes of all times, the
250cc M.Z. two stroke racing bike
.
Gary is seen on his way to victory,
AND
to a second place in the 250cc World Championship!
It was a rather special victory for him, as he was signed on by M.V. Agusta shortly after his win!
MZ finished in 1959 with Gary Hocking 2ND in the 250cc- end 4TH in the 125cc World Championship.
In 1961 Gary Hocking wrote motorcycling history when he won both the 350cc and the 500cc World Championships!
Gary Hocking
was born on
September 30, 1937
, in the town of
Caerleon
,
Newport
, Wales (UK).
However, he grew up in
Rhodesia
, now known as
Zimbabwe
.
As a teenager, he began racing motorcycles on grass tracks.
Before long, he had moved on to road racing circuits.
He left
Rhodesia
to compete in
Europe
in 1958 and made an immediate impact, finishing 3rd behind the works MV Agusta ‘s at the illustrious German Nürburgring circuit. In 1959, he was offered a ride by the East German MZ factory and finished 2nd in the 250cc championship.
MV Agusta offered him full factory support for the 1960 season and he repaid their confidence by finishing 2nd in the 125cc, 250cc and 350cc classes. Following the retirement from motorcycle racing by defending champion, John Surtees in 1961, Hocking became MV Agusta's top rider and went on to claim both the World Championships in the 350cc and 500cc classes.
Hocking was affected deeply by the death of his friend, Tom Phillis at the 1962 Isle of Man TT. After winning the Senior TT, he announced his retirement from motorcycle racing and returned to Rhodesia.
We have more photos listed on Ebay of MZ and other brands with various riders.
This is your rare chance to own this non period photo that reflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycle and MZ ’s history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x
30 cm
).
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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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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