Douglas factory racer Millaud 1921 French Grand Prix at Le Mans photo racing

Description

Up for auction is a photograph of
the
Douglas
factory
racer Millaud in 1921 before the start of the French Grand Prix at LeMans!!
Douglas
was an English motorcycle manufacturer from 1907 – 1957.
The factory was located in
Kingswood
,
Bristol
, owned by the
Douglas
family, and especially known for its
horizontally
opposed twin cylinder
bikes and as manufacturers of
speedway machines. They also built a range of cars between 1913 and 1922.
Douglas
had a lot of success in speedway, motorcycle
racing and trials events. Twelve
Douglas
motorcycles were entered in both the Junior TT and Senior TT, and another three
were in the
sidecar
race during the
1923
TT, a year after Italian Ernesto Gnesa won the GP of Italy and the famous
Italian Circuito delle Tre Regioni race
.
This gave
Douglas
their first
Isle of Man TT
victories.
Tom Sheard
won the 500 cc
Senior
TT
and they won the first ever Isle of Man
sidecar
race with
Freddie Dixon
while
Jim Whalley
had the fastest lap in the
Senior TT with a time of just under 60 mph during a wet race.
A
Douglas
also placed third in the Junior TT that year. Later in 1923 Jim Whalley won the
French Grand Prix, a distance of 288 miles, and another
Douglas
won the 1923 Durban-Johannesberg Marathon race; a remarkable achievement by
Percy Flook on a 2.75 HP machine with an average 43 mph for
430 miles. 1923 also saw Jim Whalley win the Spanish 12-hour race and Alec
Bennett won the 1923 Welsh TT race.
This
non period
photo
reflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycling, and Douglas
history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8″ x 11″
(ca. 20 x 26 cm).
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you
buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
(Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on
photo, for ebay purposes only)
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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first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any
questions before the auction ends.