BMW 500 Supercharger & Georg Meier motorcycle racing photo 2 IOM STT

Description

WE
ARE
CLEARING OUT OUR ARCHIVES!
A superb and rare photo of German
Georg (Schorsch) Meier
on a
500cc BMW Kompressor Supercharged factory racer
. The photo was taken during the start of the most famous
Isle of Man
500cc Senior T.T. race of 1939.
Meier is seen moments before the start with his world famous 500cc BMW Kompressor racer, a terrific, powerful and mighty machine which was immensely successful in racing. It is without doubt the most famous BMW racing model ever and an everlasting monument of their technological capabilities!
In the capable hands of the same Meier it won the race with an average speed of no less then
89.38 mph
(
143.84 km/h
)! He also broke the fastest lap record with an average speed of a massive
90.75 mph
(
146.05 km/h
)! This is an amazingly fast speed on the
Isle of Man
T.T.
Mountain
circuit!
Meier’s victory was an astonishing victory on the extremely heavy and ever so demanding circuit. His teammate Jock West finished 2
nd
on a similar blown BMW racer!
The 500cc boxer twin featured a Roots-type supercharger, which was mounted in front of the crankcase. The carburettor was on the right with the inlet pipes passing under the cylinders. The overhead camshafts were shaft driven.
It is a terrifi
c p
hoto. It is very rare to find an image of such a rare bike during this epic race. Meier’s victory is regarded as the most famous BMW racing victory ever. It is a photo that will be a great tribute in the collection of any BMW enthusiast!
The photo has a nice large size of ca. 7" x 11" (ca.
18 x 28
cm), perfect the way it is, perfect for framing as well!
We have more B.M.W. photos listed on Ebay and in our Ebay store, check them out and use the shipping discount! You can always contact us for any requests.
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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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