Loomis Dean lived from 1917 to 2005 and captured everything from Circus Clowns to Hollywood stars in his five decade long photography career. He especially loved photographing motorcycles and women, especially real women who ride.
Posts Tagged ‘history’
Wheelsport Rugged Rider Boots
An in depth look at a pair of Vintage MotoCross boots- Wheelsport “Rugged Rider” from Portland, OR. They were for sale, but sold to a lovely lady! Thanks guys. 🙂
Late 50s Jawa CZ
Historic Photo time! Blonde bikini clad lady admires a late ’50s Jawa CZ motorcycle (built in Prague, Czechoslovakia). [ more historic photographs ]
Historical BMW R90s
Manuela Raffaeta posing with the 1974 BMW R90S that made superbike history at the BMW museum in Munich.
1920s Motorcycle Girls
Another historic motorcycle image- three young women posing with a motorcycle on a dock circa 1919-1927, this one comes from Mack Senate comedy films.
Richard Britton’s Epic Downhill Wheelie
Richard Britton (1970-2005) in an epic downhill power wheelie on a GSXR1000 during the 2004 Ulster Grand Prix that takes place Ireland’s countryside.
Francisco “Baby” Pignatari Riding in Nevada
Francisco “Baby” Pignatari riding a giant cruiser motorcycle circa 1958. Baby was a successful Brazilian Industrialist who married Princess Ira von Fürstenberg (actress, designer) in Reno, Nevada in 1961.
1950s German Motorcyclist
German motorcyclist with his BMW (probably an R67/2 or R51/3) in full leathers, sporting a very fascinating face shield.