Weird and wonderful
Apr 01, 2020
3 minutes
Image: MORTONS ARCHIVE
The clarity of this picture is what initially led to its inclusion. But then, on even half-hearted study, the subject machine becomes more remarkable. Further, on closer looking still, the flat rear tyre appears too. And all captured, wonderfully, with period, slow shutter speed equipment.
Briefly, the event, the machine, the man: The event is the summer 1926 Brooklands 200 mile races, held on Saturday, July 24, at the famous banked track in Surrey. There were classes for 250cc
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