Anka Eve Goldmann
Our first image of her is astride BMW R67/3 in 1954. This model can be distinguished by the plunger rear suspension, tiny taillamp, and fishtail exhaust pipes. The 'Schorsch Meier' dualseat is an unusual item for a plunger-frame BMW - original equipment was a rubber Denfield saddle. It appears she competed in Endurance and Speed competition, but was barred, as a woman, from competing at a higher level of Club or GP racing.....
This did not dissuade her from seeking fast motorcycles and race tracks; in many photographs she is hurtling down the tarmac, and mixing with other motorcyclists at Hockenheim and Nurburgring - such as here examining a Norton Manx at Nurburgring....
http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/2009/02/anka-eve-goldmann.html (http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/2009/02/anka-eve-goldmann.html)
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Excellent find. [clap]
I can't believe they no longer make motorcycle jackets with proper corsets.
Quote from: superjohn on August 24, 2009, 05:09:53 PM
I can't believe they no longer make motorcycle jackets with proper corsets.
you're just looking in the wrong places, that's all.
MeFi fan, eh?
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A woman after my own heart!
Great find.
What an amazing person.
Awesome! [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Quote from: River on August 25, 2009, 11:32:04 AM
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A woman after my own heart!
Wouldn't that be the other way around? ;)
I dunno...depends on when in 1954 you were born
great stuff, beautiful
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Several fantastic photos, thanks for sharing.
in other women/motorcycle news, I just came across this June released book. looks interesting.
http://www.amazon.com/American-Motorcycle-Girls-Photographic-Motorcyclists/dp/0981727050 (http://www.amazon.com/American-Motorcycle-Girls-Photographic-Motorcyclists/dp/0981727050)