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This girl did it all before most of us were born

Started by roy-nexus-6, August 24, 2009, 04:34:30 PM

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roy-nexus-6

August 24, 2009, 04:34:30 PM
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

red baron

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August 24, 2009, 04:52:18 PM
Excellent find. [clap]
"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations... James Madison

superjohn

#2
August 24, 2009, 05:09:53 PM
I can't believe they no longer make motorcycle jackets with proper corsets.

Statler

#3
August 24, 2009, 05:26:43 PM
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.
It's still buy a flounder a drink month

mstevens

#4
August 24, 2009, 06:31:21 PM
MeFi fan, eh?
2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring (Rosso Anniversary Ducati)
2009 Ducati Monster 696 (Giallo Ducati) - Sold
2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Rosso Anniversary Ducati) - Sold
2005 Vespa LX-150 (Rosso Dragone) - First Bike Ever

Casa Suzana, vacation rental house in Cozumel, Mexico

River

#5
August 25, 2009, 11:32:04 AM
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A woman after my own heart!
Inara: (pissed) "What did I say to you about barging into my shuttle?"

Mal: "That it was manly and impulsive?"

Inara: "Yes, precisely. Only the exact phrase I used was 'don't'."

swampduc

#6
August 25, 2009, 12:57:57 PM
Great find.
What an amazing person.
Respeta mi autoridad!

Kopfjager

#8
August 25, 2009, 06:51:46 PM
Quote from: River on August 25, 2009, 11:32:04 AM
[clap]

A woman after my own heart!

Wouldn't that be the other way around?   ;)
Woohoohoohoo! Two personal records! For breath holding and number of sharks shot in the face.

OT

#9
August 25, 2009, 08:10:20 PM
I dunno...depends on when in 1954 you were born

Desmostro

#10
August 25, 2009, 09:09:32 PM
great stuff, beautiful


If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room

Snips

#11
August 26, 2009, 12:47:02 PM
Several fantastic photos, thanks for sharing.
2009 red Monster 1100s
2008 red Monster 696+ - sold
2006 red Monster 620 - sold

DarkDucati

#12
August 26, 2009, 01:52:38 PM
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

Current ride - Triumph Thruxton (don't hate, Ducs still #1)
2008 848 - R.I.P. (by delivery truck)
2006 S2R 800 Dark - SOLD
2006 Triumph Bonneville - SOLD
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