Motorcycle racing: 1949-1968 nostalgia
#1751
Posted 11 February 2009 - 16:46
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#1752
Posted 11 February 2009 - 16:55
#1753
Posted 11 February 2009 - 16:59
This guy also seems to have a connection with Gilera? WWW ?
Or maybe that's not a Gilera bage on his crash hat ?
#1754
Posted 11 February 2009 - 17:41
Yes sir, it certainly is.Originally posted by knickerbrook
Liberto Liberati?
Liberati into La Source, 1957 is correct. He was the winner of this race.Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Libero Liberati cranking the Gilera into what looks to be La Source, 1957. The year he won the 500 title. He was later killed in a car crash?, about 1962.
Libero died on the 5th of March, 1962. After 5 years absence from GP´s, he resigned with Gilera and was preparing for his comeback on public roads, when he fell and was killed. A plaque was erected in his memory at the spot where he died. An interesting fact is that the football stadium in his home town, Terni, is named after him, one of the few in Italy named after someone outsde of football.
#1755
Posted 11 February 2009 - 18:20
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Libero with Bob Mac.
#1756
Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:04
Also, I think this gentleman may have made a fleeting appearance on here - perhaps a couple of months before Christmas? Actually, that's no clue at all is it..... OK, Frank Sheene is a good clue.
#1758
Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:45
Originally posted by ex Rhodie racer
While the panel are mulling over the clues to your 50cc question Russ (totally got me ), I´ll give the lads this little teaser.
Never seen him on here, and hear very little about him, but rated by those that saw him.
WWW, and what is the machine?
Alistar King, 350cc Bianch twin, 1962?
#1759
Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:47
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#1760
Posted 11 February 2009 - 19:51
Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Thanks classic.
Milani on the factory bike ? Then Degens and Steve Jolly on the Mettise framed Higley bike.
Sorry just having another look and learn on the forum.
It is Gilberto Milani, 1965, factory bike it is.
#1762
Posted 11 February 2009 - 20:08
Bob Mac was No 10 on another Bianchi.
They were really good friends - after Bob was killed at Oulton in 1962, Alastair never raced again.
#1764
Posted 11 February 2009 - 21:33
Originally posted by picblanc
Even I know this one, Kel Carruthers.
You know 'em all Graham
Like your pic of Tepi 1975 Mallory hairpin. Didn't he highside later on in the race just there?
If so I have a picture of him going through the screen, legs in the air, (if it wasn't that race it was the same day).
I was standing on the inside behind the old breeze block marshals post.
May take some finding, but I'll have a look.
Great images Graham. Oh happy days
#1765
Posted 11 February 2009 - 21:57
Originally posted by Russell Burrows
This guy also seems to have a connection with Gilera? WWW ?
Or maybe that's not a Gilera bage on his crash hat ?
No takers on this then... It's Howard German on Frank Sheene's Special (looks like an Itom to me) Ah, now you all remember.....yeah, right. I think he raced several of Frank's bikes and later had a go at vintage racing ? Too obscure I know.....
#1766
Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:16
Alistair and Bob around the late fifties?
#1767
Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:21
Well done guys.
Alistair King it is. 350 Bianchi, Dundrod hairpin, 1961.
Mike Hailwood rated him very highly. Praise indeed.
#1768
Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:28
Who's this guys, what's the bike ?
#1769
Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:32
Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Who's this guys, what's the bike ?
Moto Guzzi?
#1770
Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:33
Originally posted by Classicpics
You know 'em all Graham
Like your pic of Tepi 1975 Mallory hairpin. Didn't he highside later on in the race just there?
If so I have a picture of him going through the screen, legs in the air, (if it wasn't that race it was the same day).
I was standing on the inside behind the old breeze block marshals post.
May take some finding, but I'll have a look.
Great images Graham. Oh happy days
Thanks CP.
#1771
Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:35
One for Rhodie.
#1772
Posted 11 February 2009 - 22:54
I discovered a very touching newspaper cutting the other day written by Ray Amm´s Dad shortly after Ray lost his life in Imola. Lovely fellow by all acounts, and a real charger. Watched him ride when I was a young ´un, but it´s all a bit blurry now. He definitely would have done the business I´ve always thought. So sad.Originally posted by Russell Burrows
One for Rhodie.
#1773
Posted 11 February 2009 - 23:25
Ken Kavanagh, Moto Guzzi 1953?Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Who's this guys, what's the bike ?
#1774
Posted 11 February 2009 - 23:48
#1775
Posted 12 February 2009 - 04:05
Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Who's this guys, what's the bike ?
...good example of a "dustbin' fairing...
#1776
Posted 12 February 2009 - 10:15
Originally posted by ex Rhodie racer
Well done guys.
Alistair King it is. 350 Bianchi, Dundrod hairpin, 1961.
Mike Hailwood rated him very highly. Praise indeed.
Alistair King leading the two Works MVs (Hailwood and Hocking) on his 500cc Joe Potts Manx at the 1961 Italian GP at Monza. Alistair finished the race second behind Hailwood.
#1777
Posted 12 February 2009 - 10:24
#1779
Posted 12 February 2009 - 15:24
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#1780
Posted 12 February 2009 - 21:29
On each side of the peel fairing around the hand muffs painted on was a replica of the AJS logo and tank lines. I don't know who did his paintwork, but remember that it was an excellent job.
I have a pic somewhere of John stood beside his machine which he quite willingly took the time for me to take just before the start of his race. I remember him being a very quick rider but can't remember where he finished as he was up against the likes of Ralph Bryans, who won, and Len Ireland etc.
Cant help with any of the other riders.
#1781
Posted 12 February 2009 - 21:44
The pic is out of Mike Hailwood and Murray Talkers book, The art of motorcycle racing, an excellent publication that I´ve had since ´64. The picture appears in a chapter devoted to slipstreaming, but without any mention of who the riders are.
#1782
Posted 13 February 2009 - 12:24
Originally posted by Russell Burrows
Yes Rhodie, Ken and the Guzzi single at Spa. The caption says '54 and that he finnished second to Duke. The Ray Amm shot is at the same meeting. There's no doubt Ray was one of the few guys at that time to be able to get a Manx among the Italian Multis and Guzzis. I think Duke was on record as describing him as somthing like fearless.
Among other things Duke described his riding style as "lurid". His very non=classic, sometimes foot down, style was developed by riding a Manx complete with clip-ons on the dirt at Coro (Coronation) Park.
This is one of the best write-ups on Ray that O have come across. http://www.ozebook.com/amm.htm
#1783
Posted 13 February 2009 - 12:46
Hey Maridadi, where you bin? I thought you had forsaken us.Originally posted by Maridadi
Among other things Duke described his riding style as "lurid". His very non=classic, sometimes foot down, style was developed by riding a Manx complete with clip-ons on the dirt at Coro (Coronation) Park.
This is one of the best write-ups on Ray that O have come across. http://www.ozebook.com/amm.htm
#1784
Posted 13 February 2009 - 13:10
Originally posted by ex Rhodie racer
Hey Maridadi, where you bin? I thought you had forsaken us.
Hey mate, I've been trying to keep my liver functioning while enjoying the company of a bunch of new Rhodie friends here in Florida
I've also been trying to gather enough background info to put together an article on Gary for the Classic Motorcycle. If you have any, particularly of an anecdotal nature, would appreciate if you could let me have it.
#1785
Posted 13 February 2009 - 15:27
#1786
Posted 13 February 2009 - 15:45
Originally posted by knickerbrook
The Ian Burne conundrum of a few posts ago, triggered another rider’s name in my head who was also on the Grand Prix trail in the sixties that I am curious about. His name was Maurice Hawthorne who I had always thought was a non-Brit. Further research shows him to have had some respectable results in the senior class (12th West German GP 1964; 18th TT 1966; 6th Finnish GP 1967). He also did a few MGP’s in the early sixties. He is listed in all results as being from Great Britain. Anyone know more about him or his nationality? If he was British, he doesn’t seem to have had much recognition.
Barry, according to the MotoGP site he raced in the '90 Australian 250cc GP also, quite a long career!
Wonder if he is an Aussie? I've not heard the name before.
Maybe stu/jeff/gd can shed some light on it?
#1787
Posted 13 February 2009 - 16:48
Originally posted by knickerbrook
The Ian Burne conundrum of a few posts ago, triggered another rider’s name in my head who was also on the Grand Prix trail in the sixties that I am curious about. His name was Maurice Hawthorne who I had always thought was a non-Brit. Further research shows him to have had some respectable results in the senior class (12th West German GP 1964; 18th TT 1966; 6th Finnish GP 1967). He also did a few MGP’s in the early sixties. He is listed in all results as being from Great Britain. Anyone know more about him or his nationality? If he was British, he doesn’t seem to have had much recognition.
Always thought he was/is is a Brit, Barry. He raced a Linto in the late sixties. Michel of Pliot Legende fame may have more as he's into tacing Linto's. As you know, there were a number of guys like him in the fifties and sixties, seventies even? - good riders who never really shone at home but earned a living in Europe. Who else would you put in that catergory?
How about Rob Fitton , Vernon Cottle, Lewis Young, Godfrey Nash, later, Jerry Lancaster.......erm, who else ?
#1788
Posted 13 February 2009 - 17:04
I still have a feeling that Maurice Hawthorne wasn't a Brit though. I'm hoping someone will have the answer!
#1789
Posted 13 February 2009 - 20:20
Wonder if he is an Aussie? I've not heard the name before.
Maybe stu/jeff/gd can shed some light on it? [/B][/QUOTE]
I have an inkling he may be Canadian...... :
#1791
Posted 13 February 2009 - 23:01
Originally posted by Classicpics
Found it Graham. Funny after 20 years it's never where you thought it was.
Not a brilliant image, had to take a pic off it as I haven't got a scanner at home.
You reckon that was 1975? I dont remember it but I am sure your right, where is that, coming out of the hairpin?
#1792
Posted 13 February 2009 - 23:19
Originally posted by picblanc
You reckon that was 1975? I dont remember it but I am sure your right, where is that, coming out of the hairpin?
Inside of the track coming out of the hairpin. Camera pointing to about where you were taking your shot. Is that you against the tree!!
#1793
Posted 14 February 2009 - 10:53
Originally posted by Classicpics
Inside of the track coming out of the hairpin. Camera pointing to about where you were taking your shot. Is that you against the tree!!
No its not me, but I bet he was sick he is looking the wrong way!
#1794
Posted 14 February 2009 - 12:22
Originally posted by knickerbrook
Indeed there were Russell, and we mentioned many of them in that "La-source" puzzle. Another, if memory serves, was Steve Ellis?
I still have a feeling that Maurice Hawthorne wasn't a Brit though. I'm hoping someone will have the answer!
Barry, I suppose I'm drawing a distinction between the the likes of Driver, Marsovsky, Stevens et al, and reminding us that there was another tier of riders who, although often fronting up at GP's, usually struggled to achieve better than lower midfield places at this level, and somewhat bizzarely, when racing in this counrty too. I would place Hawthorne in this catergory. Other guys would be Aussies Malcolm Stanton, Jack Saunders, Phil O' Brien, and of course, there are others. By the way, Maurice is mentioned in Seeley's latest book around an incident with a stroppy offical at a meeting somewhere - buggered if I can now find it.....and I'm still 99.99 % certain he's one one of our own.
#1795
Posted 14 February 2009 - 13:39
Paul
#1796
Posted 14 February 2009 - 14:36
Originally posted by knickerbrook
Indeed there were Russell, and we mentioned many of them in that "La-source" puzzle. Another, if memory serves, was Steve Ellis?
I still have a feeling that Maurice Hawthorne wasn't a Brit though. I'm hoping someone will have the answer!
Maurice is British, home town (I think) is/was Bristol. Draughtsman by profession, present location unknown
Raced many years on the "Continental Circus", reasonable place man, not best known for his immaculate turn-out.
Hope this may help.
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#1799
Posted 15 February 2009 - 00:27
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#1800
Posted 17 February 2009 - 17:12
I knew I´d seen that bike somewhere.Originally posted by knickerbrook
I know we have milked this picture, but it continues to entertain! I have just been viewing classicpics' excellent picture gallery (enlarge his picture of the rider flying through the air, then click "other images from this user"). Take a look at picture 21 - Mike Duff appears to be on the same bike as our old friend number 50 below (Fred Stevens). Presumably Tom Arter's G50?
How about a WWW to rescue this tread from the 3rd page. (that was quick)