Unknown 1920s Race Bike Pictures
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I obtained this photo in the belief that it depicted the German racing driver Rudolf Caracciola (his name has been handwritten on the back of the photo). During 1922-1924 he competed on an NSU and a Garelli in a handful of German events. I have been informed by motorcycle aficionados that the bike in the centre of the picture is neither an NSU or a Garelli. One suggestion is that it might be a Sunbeam or some other British bike. In light of this information I now have doubts as to whether the rider is in fact Caracciola.
Can anyone shed any light on the type of bike, the identity of the rider or the location/event?
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
Thank you.
Simon.
the bikes in the might and behind left are definite Sunbeam Modell 90 ,
Rider is Charly Dodson ,Sunbeam Worksrider
The Senior TT Race won for the Third Time on a Sunbeam
Location is ?
with best greetings Hubert Furtner from Austria
more Information for the Sunbeam Picture with Charly Dodson
Manufacturer : Sunbeam
Model : Mod. 90
Engine : 1 Cylinder Double Port 500 cc OHV
Year : 1927-1928
Decade : 1920 s
Machine Type : Race
greeting Hubert Furtner Austria
Thank you Hubert for this information. It clears up a mystery.
Simon.