Harley Davidson WLDR Class C racer & Ben Campanale – Milwaukee Mile 1938 winner

Description

A superb and rare photo of the
Harley-Davidson WLDR Class C racer
, which was ridden to
victory
in the
Milwaukee Mile
race by
Ben Campanale
in
1938
. The photograph was taken just after that race!
Ben Campanale
worked as a motorcycle stunt rider before he turned to racing. He wrote history when he won the 1938 Daytona 200 with a stock Harley Davidson. HD was mightily impressed, as they gave him a factory ride in
1939. A
good decision, as Campanale won again.
Campanale returned to racing after the war won several
AMA
Pacific
Coast
titles. He also moved to
California
and opened a Harley-Davidson dealership in
Pomona
. One of his most famous regular customers was Clark Gable.
This is a very nice and very rare
non period
photo that reflects a wonderful era of Harley ‘s motorcycle history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x
30 cm
). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing!
Check out our other Ebay auctions for more Harley-Davidson and other motorcycle (racing) photos! Combine auctions and save on shipping.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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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!
First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the auction ends.