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Background imageMotorbike Collection: Mike Hailwood, riding a Norton, won the Senior International TT motorcycle race in the Isle of man

Mike Hailwood, riding a Norton, won the Senior International TT motorcycle race in the Isle of man. He is the only man ever to win three TT races in one week. View of the start of the Senior TT

Background imageMotorbike Collection: T. T. Races in Isle Of Man - British Isles - J Guthrie on Norton TopFoto

T. T. Races in Isle Of Man - British Isles - J Guthrie on Norton TopFoto
T.T. Races in Isle Of Man - British Isles - J Guthrie on " Norton " © TopFoto

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: The members of the Japanese team, here to compete in the TT races

Isle of Man: The members of the Japanese team, here to compete in the TT races, chat with mechanics after their first official practice. They are riding Japanese Honda, 125cc machines in the races

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Mike Hailwood leads Rhodesias Gary Hocking as they go into the last lap in the Junior

Mike Hailwood leads Rhodesias Gary Hocking as they go into the last lap in the Junior (350cc) International TT Race on the Isle of Man

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Another racer in a famous family. Norman Surtees, 21, younger brother of World

Another racer in a famous family. Norman Surtees, 21, younger brother of World Champion motorcyclist John Surtees, is taking up road racing as a follow-on to his motorcycle scrambling

Background imageMotorbike Collection: The start of the Senior TT trophy race at the Isle of Man. H L Daniell, is first to start

The start of the Senior TT trophy race at the Isle of Man. H L Daniell, is first to start (Norton No 1), others followed at 10 second intervals. 10th June 1950

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: Mechanics at work in the pits ofn the Japanese honda machines before

Isle of Man: Mechanics at work in the pits ofn the Japanese honda machines before the start of the lightweight 125cc international tourist trophy race on the Isle of Man. 1oth June 1964

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle Of Man: 24 year old Rhodesian, Gary Hocking won his first senior T. T. race

Isle Of Man: 24 year old Rhodesian, Gary Hocking won his first senior T. T. race
Isle Of Man: 24 year old Rhodesian, Gary Hocking won his first senior T.T. race here yesterday at the record speed of 103.51 m.p.h for the 226.4 miles of the mountain coarse Pushing his machine to

Background imageMotorbike Collection: The Extraordinary Weybridge Track to be opened for Motor Ascots on 17 June 1907

The Extraordinary Weybridge Track to be opened for Motor Ascots on 17 June 1907 Bird s-eye view sketched on the spot by Melton Prior The first motor track in the kingdom has been constructed by

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Grass track motorcycle racing. 1939

Grass track motorcycle racing. 1939

Background imageMotorbike Collection: The 1st, 2nd and 3rd seen in the paddock after winning the 125 cc TT race on the Isle of Man

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd seen in the paddock after winning the 125 cc TT race on the Isle of Man. 1st was Luigi Taveri (no 6), of Switzerland

Background imageMotorbike Collection: A Midsummer Nights Dream at Stansted Park, Emsworth, West Sussex. Pictured are

A Midsummer Nights Dream at Stansted Park, Emsworth, West Sussex. Pictured are, Miss Dorothy Freshwater ( Hermia ) and the Honourable Geoffrey Browne ( Philostrate ) 1927

Background imageMotorbike Collection: John and Dorothy Surtees in their family motorcycle shop 1950s

John and Dorothy Surtees in their family motorcycle shop 1950s

Background imageMotorbike Collection: John Surtees and his family and friends get down to some motorbike maintenance at a race meeting

John Surtees and his family and friends get down to some motorbike maintenance at a race meeting. They are, from left to right, J Simpkin, Jack Surtees, ( Johns dad )

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Assen, Holland: Rhodesian Motor-cycling ace, Gary Hocking taking an hairpin bend during the Dutch T

Assen, Holland: Rhodesian Motor-cycling ace, Gary Hocking taking an hairpin bend during the Dutch T.T. here, June 25th. Hocking riding an M.V. Augusta, won the 500 c.c. event. 26 June 1961

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: Ken Kavanagh, Austalian ace rider and a TT wnner, takes a keen interest in the Honda

Isle of Man: Ken Kavanagh, Austalian ace rider and a TT wnner, takes a keen interest in the Honda, Japanese 125 cc machines, which the Japanese team are riding in this years races. 27th May 1959

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Switzerlands Luigi Taveri riding a Honda, speeding out of the dip at Governor s

Switzerlands Luigi Taveri riding a Honda, speeding out of the dip at Governor s
Switzerlands Luigi Taveri riding a Honda, speeding out of the dip at Governors Bridge on his final lap to win the 125 cc Lightweight race on the Isle of Man TT course. 7th June 1962

Background imageMotorbike Collection: The fastest member of the Japanese team Taniguchi, rides a Japanese Honda 125 cc

The fastest member of the Japanese team Taniguchi, rides a Japanese Honda 125 cc machine over the Clypse course here, preparing for the TT races. 27th May 1959

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: It looks like a secret meeting is staged on the Isle fo Man yesterday

Isle of Man: It looks like a secret meeting is staged on the Isle fo Man yesterday as these men huddle on the grass. They are Honda mechanics from Japan who are currently on the island for the annual

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: Jim Redman pictured at speed on his new four-cylinder Honda during the

Isle of Man: Jim Redman pictured at speed on his new four-cylinder Honda during the 250cc TT lightweight race here. 11th June 1963

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Rhodesias Gary Hocking gets a victory hug in the paddock after winning the Senior

Rhodesias Gary Hocking gets a victory hug in the paddock after winning the Senior TT event on the Isle of Man on a 500cc MV Agusta with a record speed of 103.51 mph. 8th June 1962

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Bob McIntyre, who had already won the Junior TT in the Isle of Man, went on to

Bob McIntyre, who had already won the Junior TT in the Isle of Man, went on to win the Senior TT at an average speed of 98.99 mph. He finished three minutes in front of John Surtees

Background imageMotorbike Collection: South African Jim Redman at Quarter Uridge on the first lap of the senior TT race

South African Jim Redman at Quarter Uridge on the first lap of the senior TT race in the Isle of Man. It was won by John Surtees 7th June 1958

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Gary Hocking, one of the favourites for Senior TT at the Isle of Man, is seen in

Gary Hocking, one of the favourites for Senior TT at the Isle of Man, is seen in training on his 500cc Agusta machine, doing a practice lap over the TT course. 5th June 1962

Background imageMotorbike Collection: A motorcycle St Saviour Church, Eltham, Kent. 1934

A motorcycle St Saviour Church, Eltham, Kent. 1934

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Crystal Palace road racing. A H Horton races round the corner with his partner

Crystal Palace road racing. A H Horton races round the corner with his partner leaning of the side car. 1938

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Goodwood Goodwood Race Course TopFoto

Goodwood Goodwood Race Course TopFoto
Goodwood Goodwood Race Course © TopFoto

Background imageMotorbike Collection: A group of men pull a motorbike out of a ditch after it lost control during the race

A group of men pull a motorbike out of a ditch after it lost control during the race. 1939

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Garth Point to Point races at Newlands, Arborfield, near Wokingham. Mrs Carey Bernard

Garth Point to Point races at Newlands, Arborfield, near Wokingham. Mrs Carey Bernard and Miss De Wend. 31 March 1925

Background imageMotorbike Collection: John Surtees, international motor cyclist from Forest Hill, London, was approached

John Surtees, international motor cyclist from Forest Hill, London, was approached by two men of the Royal Engineers today and asked for a ride on his pillion

Background imageMotorbike Collection: John Surtees rounds a corner at the Italian Grand Prix Surtees won both the 350cc

John Surtees rounds a corner at the Italian Grand Prix Surtees won both the 350cc and 500cc Class on MV Augusta machines. 15 September 1958

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: N Taniguchi of Japan takes the corner at speed, riding a 125cc Japanese honda

Isle of Man: N Taniguchi of Japan takes the corner at speed, riding a 125cc Japanese honda. He is competing in the forthcoming TT races. 27th May 1959

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: One of the Japanese team members T Tanaka speeds round thes maller Clypse

Isle of Man: One of the Japanese team members T Tanaka speeds round thes maller Clypse circuit here on a Japanese Honda 125cc machine, rehearsing for the TT races. 27th May 1959

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Lightweight TT Race at Isle of Man The massed start of the lightweight TT which

Lightweight TT Race at Isle of Man The massed start of the lightweight TT which was won by M Barrington on a Moto Guzzi 18th June 1949

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Japanese machines enjoyed a great success in the two lightweight solo events during

Japanese machines enjoyed a great success in the two lightweight solo events during the first day of the Tourist Trophy Race at Douglas, Isle of Man

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: Japanese rider Taniguchi on a Honda machine racing round the Manx track

Isle of Man: Japanese rider Taniguchi on a Honda machine racing round the Manx track in the TT race at Douglas on 3rd June 1959

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Surtees makes new record. Francorchamps, Belgium; Britains famous John Surtees

Surtees makes new record. Francorchamps, Belgium; Britains famous John Surtees on an MV Agusta at the grand prix event here

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Gary Hocking, riding his MV Agusta into second place at the 350cc class in the Junior

Gary Hocking, riding his MV Agusta into second place at the 350cc class in the Junior TT in Douglas, Isle of man 15th June 1961

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Isle of Man: N Taniguchi, one of the members of the Japanese motorbike team here

Isle of Man: N Taniguchi, one of the members of the Japanese motorbike team here for the TT races has a technical discussion with the chief mechanic. They are riding Honda machines in the races

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Douglas, Isle Of Man: Pictured seated at his machine is South African Rhodesian Motor-cycling ace

Douglas, Isle Of Man: Pictured seated at his machine is South African Rhodesian Motor-cycling ace, Gary Hocking, seen at the Isle Of Man T.T. races in June. 30 July 1962

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Fire fighting motor cycle A motor cycle equipped with fire fighting apparatus suitable

Fire fighting motor cycle A motor cycle equipped with fire fighting apparatus suitable for a small town or extensive estate. This machine was on view at the New York motor show 1 February 1926

Background imageMotorbike Collection: The Great Railway Strike Motor cycles in Hyde Park 1920

The Great Railway Strike Motor cycles in Hyde Park 1920

Background imageMotorbike Collection: The Farewell Calls of the Ex Crown Prince The latest photo of the ex Crown Prince

The Farewell Calls of the Ex Crown Prince The latest photo of the ex Crown Prince of Germany, taken on the Isle of Wieringen

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Miss Sybll Arundale and Miss Betty Fairfax out for a motor cycle trip Examining a map

Miss Sybll Arundale and Miss Betty Fairfax out for a motor cycle trip Examining a map

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Vehicles parked in Saddington Street, Gravesend, Kent. 1938

Vehicles parked in Saddington Street, Gravesend, Kent. 1938

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Motorcycling races at Brands Hatch. Two of the side car bikes jostle for position

Motorcycling races at Brands Hatch. Two of the side car bikes jostle for position on a corner during the race. 1936

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Brake test for the motorcycle trial in Wrotham, Kent. 1937

Brake test for the motorcycle trial in Wrotham, Kent. 1937

Background imageMotorbike Collection: Traffic lights in Swanley, Kent. 1936

Traffic lights in Swanley, Kent. 1936



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