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Bill Swallow Collection

Bill Swallow is a legendary figure in the world of motorcycle racing, known for his exceptional skills and numerous victories

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Podium men 1989 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Podium men 1989 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix
Winner Bill Swallow sprays the champagne as brother Richard (second) and Selwyn Griffiths (third) enjoy the limelight

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Seeley) 1989 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Seeley) 1989 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow - the Velocette years

Bill Swallow - the Velocette years
In his early years, Bill Swallow raced Velocette, just like his father did before. Seen here at Ballabeg in the 1980 Southern 100

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CM33 8864 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500

CM33 8864 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, two-riders per bike competing in each of the two 25 minute races across two days with a Le Mans-style start

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CJ12 0992 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500

CJ12 0992 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, two-riders per bike competing in each of the two 25 minute races across two days with a Le Mans-style start

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CJ12 0954 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500

CJ12 0954 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, two-riders per bike competing in each of the two 25 minute races across two days with a Le Mans-style start

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CJ12 0909 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500

CJ12 0909 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, two-riders per bike competing in each of the two 25 minute races across two days with a Le Mans-style start

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CJ12 0881 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500

CJ12 0881 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, two-riders per bike competing in each of the two 25 minute races across two days with a Le Mans-style start

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CJ12 0851 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500

CJ12 0851 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, two-riders per bike competing in each of the two 25 minute races across two days with a Le Mans-style start

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CJ12 0826 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500

CJ12 0826 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette MT 500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, two-riders per bike competing in each of the two 25 minute races across two days with a Le Mans-style start

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Edward Poole (Norton) Bill Swallow (AJS Seeley) and Rod Graham (Ducati) 2022 Pre TT Classic

Edward Poole (Norton) Bill Swallow (AJS Seeley) and Rod Graham (Ducati) 2022 Pre TT Classic

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Honda) 2022 Pre TT Classic

Bill Swallow (Honda) 2022 Pre TT Classic

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2018 Pre TT Classic, Billown

Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2018 Pre TT Classic, Billown
Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) at Castletown Bridge, 2018 Pre TT Classic, Billown

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Honda) 1998 Lightweight TT

Bill Swallow (Honda) 1998 Lightweight TT
Bill Swallow (Honda) at the Gooseneck, 1998 Lightweight TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bob Heath Bill Swallow (Seeley) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bob Heath Bill Swallow (Seeley) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix
Bob Heath & Bill Swallow (Seeley) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2003 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2003 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2002 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2002 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1975 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1975 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1978 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1978 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1979 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1979 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1983 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1983 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1984 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Velocette) 1984 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 1989 Junior Classic TT

Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 1989 Junior Classic TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Norton) 2014 500 Classic TT

Bill Swallow (Norton) 2014 500 Classic TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Honda) 1998 Lightweight 400 TT

Bill Swallow (Honda) 1998 Lightweight 400 TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Honda) 1986 Classic Junior Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Honda) 1986 Classic Junior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Manx Legend; Bill Swallow

Manx Legend; Bill Swallow
Bill Swallow started his MGP career on a Velocette, but acheived success with his nine Classic Manx wins on Seeley, Norton, Honda and Aermacchi

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 1990 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 1990 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Ducati) 2018 Senior Classic TT

Bill Swallow (Ducati) 2018 Senior Classic TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (G50 Seeley) 1991 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (G50 Seeley) 1991 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2018 Pre-TT Classic

Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2018 Pre-TT Classic

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CM25 7013 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500

CM25 7013 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, circuit racing, Classic, competition, England, entertainment, event, Goodwood

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CM25 6963 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500

CM25 6963 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, circuit racing, Classic, competition, England, entertainment, event, Goodwood

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: CM25 5307 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500

CM25 5307 Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500
Sam Rhodes, Bill Swallow, Velocette works MT500, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, circuit racing, Classic, competition, England, entertainment, event, Goodwood

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (AJS) 2011 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bill Swallow (AJS) 2011 Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Paton) 2016 Senior Classic TT

Bill Swallow (Paton) 2016 Senior Classic TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Matchless) 2010 pre Classic TT

Bill Swallow (Matchless) 2010 pre Classic TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (AJS) 2015 350 Classic TT

Bill Swallow (AJS) 2015 350 Classic TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Ducati) 1994 Singles TT

Bill Swallow (Ducati) 1994 Singles TT
Bill Swallow (Ducati) at Quarter Bridge: 1994 Singles TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Honda) 1999 Lightweight 400 TT

Bill Swallow (Honda) 1999 Lightweight 400 TT
Bill Swallow (Honda) at White Gates: 1999 Lightweight 400 TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (BRS) 1999 Singles TT

Bill Swallow (BRS) 1999 Singles TT
Bill Swallow (BRS) at Ballacraine: 1999 Singles TT

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Craven Manx Norton) leads Roy Richardson (Aermacchi) 2014 Pre TT Classic

Bill Swallow (Craven Manx Norton) leads Roy Richardson (Aermacchi) 2014 Pre TT Classic

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Steve Elliott (Honda) and Mike Hose (Bultaco) and Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2012 Pre TT Classic

Steve Elliott (Honda) and Mike Hose (Bultaco) and Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2012 Pre TT Classic

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Matchless) and Alan Oversby (Triumph) 2013 Pre TT Classic

Bill Swallow (Matchless) and Alan Oversby (Triumph) 2013 Pre TT Classic

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow, Sam Rhodes, Velocette MT 500, Alejandro Tejedo, Joaquin Folch-Rusinol, Norton Manx

Bill Swallow, Sam Rhodes, Velocette MT 500, Alejandro Tejedo, Joaquin Folch-Rusinol, Norton Manx, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, Goodwood Revival 2014, 2104, Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, bike racing

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Matchless) 2010 Pre TT Classic

Bill Swallow (Matchless) 2010 Pre TT Classic

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (AJS) 2009 Pre TT Classic

Bill Swallow (AJS) 2009 Pre TT Classic

Background imageBill Swallow Collection: Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2014 Pre TT Classic

Bill Swallow (Aermacchi) 2014 Pre TT Classic



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Bill Swallow is a legendary figure in the world of motorcycle racing, known for his exceptional skills and numerous victories. In 1989, he took to the podium at the Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix, riding a Seeley bike with sheer determination. The following year, alongside Edward Poole and Rod Graham, he participated in the Pre TT Classic event on his AJS Seeley and Ducati respectively. Throughout his career, Bill Swallow showcased his versatility by competing on various motorcycles. In 2018's Pre TT Classic at Billown, he rode an Aermacchi bike with finesse. Similarly, in 1998 Lightweight TT race, he proved himself on a Honda machine. His partnership with Bob Heath was one to be reckoned with as they dominated the Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix in 1995 aboard their powerful Seeley bikes. Bill Swallow continued to impress in subsequent years' Junior Classic Manx Grand Prix races; securing victories astride an Aermacchi bike in both 2002 and 2003. Notably recognized for his achievements on Velocette motorcycles during the late '70s and early '80s, Bill Swallow left an indelible mark at the Senior Manx Grand Prix events from 1975 to 1979. With each race that passes by, Bill Swallow proves himself as not only a skilled rider but also someone who can adapt effortlessly to different machines. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring racers around the globe while etching his name among motorcycling greats.