Motor Cycling Collection

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

T T Photographer
9th June 1951: Don Price taking photos, with a Speed Graphic camera, of the TT race by standing on a Matchless 500 Twin motorcycle. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Isle of Man TT
4th June 1913: Tom Peek on a Peelers and W Creyton on an Ariel passing through Kirk Michael village during the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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

Car & Motorbike on Road
A motorcyclist and two ladies in an open saloon car enjoy a drive into the country in this advertisement for Gargoyle Mobiloils & Greases

TT Race Finish
28th June 1912: Ed Kickham finishing first at the Isle of Man Junior Tourist Trophy Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

John Surtees MV machine is clear of the ground as he roars over Ballaugh Bridge during the Junior International TT ( Tourist Trophy ) in the Isle of Man, Britain

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

Engine Of Rudge
28th March 1914: The engine of a Rudge motorcycle, ridden by Cyril Pullin, at a BMCRC meeting at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Jim Redman (right), shakes hands with Japans Fumio Ito after winning the 250 cc lightweight TT race in the Isle of Man on one of the new Honda four-cylinder machines. 10th June 1963

After his accident world famous auto racer John Surtees has stepped into a racing car for the first time today trying out on a 6 cylinder Ferrari at the Modena Race Track, Italy 1 March 1966

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

Matchless Motorcycle
8th August 1908: Bert Colver on 3 1/2 hp Matchless at an Essex Motor Club Meeting. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Motorcycling in Scotland
Touring Scotland by motorcycle and sidecar! A glimpse through Lochy Bridge, showing the great peak of Ben Nevis in the distance, Inverness-shire

2008 MotoGP Championship - Japan Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Japan. 26th - 28th September 2008. The MotoGP podium Rossi Stoner and Pedrosa

2008 MotoGP Championship - Japan Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Japan. 26th - 28th September 2008. Out going World Champion Casey Stoner congratulates the new World Champion Valentino Rossi

2008 MotoGP Championship - Japan Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Japan. 26th - 28th September 2008. Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Team is congratulated by his fan club

2008 MotoGP Championship - Japan Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Japan. 26th - 28th September 2008. Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Team starts his elaborate celebration lap by sitting down to sign his World

2008 MotoGP Championship - Japan Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Japan. 26th - 28th September 2008. James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha leads John Hopkins and Randy de Puniet

Timing a motorcycle by a photo-electric cell (colour litho)
7202011 Timing a motorcycle by a photo-electric cell (colour litho) by Shuffrey, J. Allen (1859-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timing a motorcycle by a photo-electric cell)

Motor-Cycling, Salient points in decarbonizing a single-cylinder engine (litho)
7183340 Motor-Cycling, Salient points in decarbonizing a single-cylinder engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor-Cycling)

Tied To His Sport
1926: Mr Lorraine standing by his machine to which he is shackled. He is being watched by an interested crowd at a BP Motor Sprint. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle (colour litho)
2809244 The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle)

The Extravagant Enterprises (Colour Litho)
2778385 The Extravagant Enterprises (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant feats)

German motorized troops, who entered Bulgaria with the approval of the Bulgarian government... (colour litho)
2778542 German motorized troops, who entered Bulgaria with the approval of the Bulgarian government... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A characteristic race in Milan (colour litho)
2777636 A characteristic race in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A characteristic race in Milan)

Dramatic cycling race at the Berlin velodrome, ladies burned by the gasoline of a... (colour litho)
2815247 Dramatic cycling race at the Berlin velodrome, ladies burned by the gasoline of a... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A human bow hovering between two chairs and a motorcycle that passes under it in speed (colour litho)
2778176 A human bow hovering between two chairs and a motorcycle that passes under it in speed (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tragic Rehearsal in the Death Circle at the Teatro Price in Madrid (colour litho)
2798743 Tragic Rehearsal in the Death Circle at the Teatro Price in Madrid (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Turin, amid the fear of customers quietly sitting down to drink their drinks... (colour litho)
2778071 In Turin, amid the fear of customers quietly sitting down to drink their drinks... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Turin)

The circle of death a stones throw from a lion (colour litho)
2778339 The circle of death a stones throw from a lion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The circle of death a stones throw from a lion)

A terrible collision between cars interrupted the circulation on the... (colour litho)
2783573 A terrible collision between cars interrupted the circulation on the... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho)
2778314 Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The weird misfortunes)

An exceptional shutdown (colour litho)
2783893 An exceptional shutdown (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional shutdown)

On the Parma-Mantua road, at night, two motorcyclists noticed too late that... (colour litho)
2783746 On the Parma-Mantua road, at night, two motorcyclists noticed too late that... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Parma-Mantua road)

He loses his wife on a motorcycle... and he doesn t notice it (colour litho)
2783713 He loses his wife on a motorcycle... and he doesn t notice it (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: He loses his wife on a motorcycle)

In a very violent clash, which took place on the outskirts of London, between a motorcycle and a... (colour litho)
2777913 In a very violent clash, which took place on the outskirts of London, between a motorcycle and a... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Precision acrobatics (colour litho)
2783524 Precision acrobatics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Precision stunt)

A speed challenge between a small aircraft, a Tignola, and a powerful motorcycle (colour litho)
2783469 A speed challenge between a small aircraft, a Tignola, and a powerful motorcycle (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A new genre of sport, A group of Parisian actresses try, in Saint Cloud, in a race... (colour litho)
2808894 A new genre of sport, A group of Parisian actresses try, in Saint Cloud, in a race... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of sport)

A new sport for motorcyclists (colour litho)
2808975 A new sport for motorcyclists (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new sport for motorcyclists)

The latest in sport (colour litho)
2777715 The latest in sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The latest in sport)

Italian Gorizia, The entry of the victorious troops into the conquered city (colour litho)
2777573 Italian Gorizia, The entry of the victorious troops into the conquered city (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Gorizia)

A Tragic Leap (Colour Litho)
2783800 A Tragic Leap (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic leap. A motorcyclist running at full speed on the Novara-Vercelli road collided against)

An exceptional race (colour litho)
2778038 An exceptional race (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional race)

Sand Racing
21st June 1913: Competitors in the South Wales and Cardiff Motor Cycle Speed Trials racing along the beach at Rest Bay Sands, Porthcawl. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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

Luigi Taveri, of Switzerland, riding a Japanese Honda, pictured at Governors bridge during the lightweight 125 cc International Tourist Trophy race over the mountain circuit on the Isle of Man

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"Unleashing the Thrill of Motorcycling: A Glimpse into Isle of Man TT Races" Revving their engines and embracing the adrenaline rush, motorcyclists from around the world gather on the picturesque Isle of Man for an exhilarating display of speed, skill, and sheer determination. In a historic moment that will forever be etched in motorcycle racing history, Mike Hailwood triumphantly rode his Norton to victory at the Senior International TT race. The deafening roars echoed through every corner as he conquered each bend with unwavering precision. The Isle of Man TT races have become synonymous with heart-pounding excitement and daredevil feats. Carrying on this tradition, both car and motorbike enthusiasts flock to witness this unparalleled spectacle where speed meets bravery head-on. Amongst the sea of competitors were members of the Japanese team who had journeyed across continents to prove their mettle on these treacherous roads. Their dedication was palpable as they meticulously prepared their Honda machines in pits adorned with focused mechanics working tirelessly. Capturing every breathtaking moment was a dedicated T. T photographer, freezing time amidst roaring engines and blurred landscapes. Each click immortalized these extraordinary athletes pushing themselves beyond limits known only to them. John Surtees soared over Ballaugh Bridge astride his MV machine, defying gravity itself. His audacious leap suspended him momentarily above ground before landing back onto terra firma - a testament to human resilience intertwined with mechanical marvels. Even after facing adversity in life-altering accidents, legends like John Surtees refused to let go of their passion for racing. Stepping into a new chapter fueled by indomitable spirit, he continued chasing victories that would inspire generations yet unborn. As engines roared towards victory's embrace at each race finish line, triumphant riders reveled in their hard-fought success within the paddock's jubilant atmosphere.