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Gilera Collection

Gilera, a name synonymous with speed and triumph in the world of motorcycle racing

Background imageGilera Collection: Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1953 Senior TT

Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1953 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Bob McIntyre (Gilera) setting the first Ton lap of the TT

Bob McIntyre (Gilera) setting the first Ton lap of the TT
With Geoff Duke out injured, it was down to Bob McIntyre to set the first ton lap on the Mountain Course. Bob gives it full concentration round Cronk ny Mona

Background imageGilera Collection: Florian Camathias & Alfred Herzig (Gilera) 1964 Sidecar TT

Florian Camathias & Alfred Herzig (Gilera) 1964 Sidecar TT
Swiss pairing Florian Camathias & Alfred Herzig (Gilera) at Ramsey: 1964 Sidecar TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Reg Armstrong (Gilera) at Quarter Bridge: 1955 Senior TT

Reg Armstrong (Gilera) at Quarter Bridge: 1955 Senior TT
Reg Armstrong (Gilera) at Quarter Bridge in the 1955 Senior TT. He finished second to team-leader Geoff Duke in both the TT and the World Championship

Background imageGilera Collection: Bob McIntyre (Gilera) 1957 Senior TT

Bob McIntyre (Gilera) 1957 Senior TT
Bob McIntyre (Gilera) on Bray Hill, winning the 1957 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1955 Senior TT

Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1955 Senior TT
Geoff Duke (Gilera) at Union Mills; 1955 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1953 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1953 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Phil Read (Gilera) and Alan Shepherd (Kirby Matchless) 1963 Senior TT

Phil Read (Gilera) and Alan Shepherd (Kirby Matchless) 1963 Senior TT
Phil Read (Gilera) and Alan Shepherd (Kirby Matchless) push off to start the 1963 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Top three at the 1957 Junior TT

Top three at the 1957 Junior TT
Winner Bob McIntyre (Gilera, 79) is flanked by Keith Campbell (Moto Guzzi) left and Bob Brown (Gilera) right in the winners enclosure for the 1957 Junior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Reg Armstrongs Gilera, 1953 Senior TT

Reg Armstrongs Gilera, 1953 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Mountain Milestones - the first 100 mph lap

Mountain Milestones - the first 100 mph lap
Glaswegian Bob McIntyre took the role of Gilera team-leader when Geoff Due was injured at Imola. In 1957 he rode four ton-plus laps to win the eight-lap Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Bob McIntyre (AJS) Geoff Duke (Gilera) John Surtees (Norton) 1954 Scarborough

Bob McIntyre (AJS) Geoff Duke (Gilera) John Surtees (Norton) 1954 Scarborough
3 racing superstars! Bob McIntyre (AJS) Geoff Duke (Gilera) John Surtees (Norton) 1954 Scarborough

Background imageGilera Collection: Gileras TT return

Gileras TT return
Geoff Duke leaves the start line after giving his Scuderia Duke rider John Hartle final words of encouragement. Geoff arranged to run the 1957 championship winning bikes for the 1963 season;

Background imageGilera Collection: Giovanni Soncini (Gilera) 2005 Classic Lap

Giovanni Soncini (Gilera) 2005 Classic Lap
Italian Giovanni Soncini (Gilera) 2005 Classic Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Michael Dunlop (Gilera) 2018 Bob McIntyre Memorial Lap

Michael Dunlop (Gilera) 2018 Bob McIntyre Memorial Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Libero Liberati (Gilera) 1957 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Libero Liberati (Gilera) 1957 Senior Ulster Grand Prix
Italian Libero Liberati (Gilera) 1957 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1973 Manx Grand Prix Parade Lap

Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1973 Manx Grand Prix Parade Lap
Geoff Duke (Gilera) signs autographs after his 1973 Manx Grand Prix Parade Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Derek Minter (Gilera) 1966 Senior TT

Derek Minter (Gilera) 1966 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Bob Mac

Bob Mac
50 years before John McGuinness broke the 130 mph barrier, Bob McIntyre took this 500 Gilera to unknown heights with the first ton lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Geoff Duke

Geoff Duke
A selection of Geoff Duke shots

Background imageGilera Collection: Creg ny Baa spectators in 1957

Creg ny Baa spectators in 1957
Thousands of day-trippers arrived on Senior TT day, 1957, to watch Bob McIntyre set the first ton lap of the Mountain coure. Many of them made their way to the Creg

Background imageGilera Collection: Gavin Lee (Gilera) 1994 Singles TT

Gavin Lee (Gilera) 1994 Singles TT
Gavin Lee (Gilera) at Quarter Bridge: 1994 Singles TT

Background imageGilera Collection: EX 1957 - an Italian solo whitewash

EX 1957 - an Italian solo whitewash
Tarquinio Provini (Mondial) 1957 Ultra Lightweight TT, Cecil Sandford (Mondial) 1957 Lightweight TT, Bob McIntyre (Gilera) 1957 Junior TT, 1957 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Alfonso Malagola (Gilera) 2002 TT Parade Lap

Alfonso Malagola (Gilera) 2002 TT Parade Lap
Italian Alfonso Malagola (Gilera) 2002 TT Parade Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Stuart Morrell (Aermacchi) Vittorio Martelli (Gilera) and Adam Easton (Norton) 2002 TT Parade Lap

Stuart Morrell (Aermacchi) Vittorio Martelli (Gilera) and Adam Easton (Norton) 2002 TT Parade Lap
Stuart Morrell (Aermacchi) Italian Vittorio Martelli (Gilera) and Adam Easton (Norton) 2002 TT Parade Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Augusto Farnetti (Gilera) and Giovanni Martanini (Gilera) 2002 TT Parade Lap

Augusto Farnetti (Gilera) and Giovanni Martanini (Gilera) 2002 TT Parade Lap
Italians Augusto Farnetti (Gilera) and Giovanni Martanini (Gilera) 2002 TT Parade Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Peter Marriott (AJS) and Eric Downey (AJS) Bruno Valgrande (Gilera) 2002 TT Parade Lap

Peter Marriott (AJS) and Eric Downey (AJS) Bruno Valgrande (Gilera) 2002 TT Parade Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Romolo Ferri (Gilera) 1956 Ultra Lightweight Ulster Grand Prix

Romolo Ferri (Gilera) 1956 Ultra Lightweight Ulster Grand Prix
Italian Romolo Ferri (Gilera) 1956 Ultra Lightweight Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Romolo Ferri (Gilera) 1956 Ulster Grand Prix

Romolo Ferri (Gilera) 1956 Ulster Grand Prix
Tialian Romolo Ferri (Gilera) 1956 Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Willy Marewski (Gilera) 2007 TT Parade Lap

Willy Marewski (Gilera) 2007 TT Parade Lap
German Willy Marewski (Gilera) 2007 TT Parade Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Phil Read (Gilera) 2007 Parade Lap

Phil Read (Gilera) 2007 Parade Lap
Phil Read (Gilera) at Governors Bridge, 2007 Parade Lap

Background imageGilera Collection: Bob Brown (Gilera) 1957 Senior TT

Bob Brown (Gilera) 1957 Senior TT
Aussie Bob Brown (Gilera) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1957 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Reg Armstrong (Gilera) 1953 Senior TT

Reg Armstrong (Gilera) 1953 Senior TT
Irishman Reg Armstrong (Gilera) at Creg ny Baa: 1953 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: John Hartle (Gilera) 1963 Senior TT

John Hartle (Gilera) 1963 Senior TT
John Hartle (Gilera) leaves Governors Bridge, 1963 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: John Hartle (Gilera) and Mike Hailwood (MV) 1963 Senior TT

John Hartle (Gilera) and Mike Hailwood (MV) 1963 Senior TT
John Hartle (Gilera) and Mike Hailwood (MV) at Governors Bridge, 1963 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Umberto Massetti (Gilera) 1950 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Umberto Massetti (Gilera) 1950 Senior Ulster Grand Prix
Italian Umberto Massetti (Gilera) 1950 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1956 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Geoff Duke (Gilera) 1956 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Bob McIntyre (Gilera) 1957 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Bob McIntyre (Gilera) 1957 Junior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Bob McIntyre (Gilera) 1957 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Bob McIntyre (Gilera) 1957 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Dickie Dale (Gilera) 1953 Senior TT

Dickie Dale (Gilera) 1953 Senior TT
Dickie Dale (Gilera) at Union Mills, 1953 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Gilera, 1953 Senior TT

Gilera, 1953 Senior TT
The power plant of Dickie Dales Gilera, at the 1953 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Phil Read (Gilera) 1963 Junior TT

Phil Read (Gilera) 1963 Junior TT
Phil Read (Gilera) at Quarter Bridge, 1963 Junior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Alfredo Milani (Gilera) 1953 Senior TT

Alfredo Milani (Gilera) 1953 Senior TT
Italian Alfredo Milani (Gilera) at Kates Cottage: 1953 Senior TT

Background imageGilera Collection: Reg Armstrong (Gilera) 1956 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Reg Armstrong (Gilera) 1956 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Cromie McCandless (Gilera) 1952 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Cromie McCandless (Gilera) 1952 Senior Ulster Grand Prix
Irishman Cromie McCandless (Gilera) 1952 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: 500 Gilera, 1949 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

500 Gilera, 1949 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Arciso Artesiani (Gilera) 1949 Ulster Grand Prix

Arciso Artesiani (Gilera) 1949 Ulster Grand Prix
Italian Arciso Artesiani (Gilera) 1949 Ulster Grand Prix

Background imageGilera Collection: Carlo Bandirola (Gilera) 1949 Senior Ulster Grand Prix

Carlo Bandirola (Gilera) 1949 Senior Ulster Grand Prix
Italian Carlo Bandirola (Gilera) 1949 Senior Ulster Grand Prix



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Gilera, a name synonymous with speed and triumph in the world of motorcycle racing. From Bob McIntyre's historic first Ton lap of the TT to Geoff Duke's dominance in the 1953 Senior TT, it has left an indelible mark on the Isle of Man. In 1964, Florian Camathias and Alfred Herzig piloted their Gilera sidecar to victory in the Sidecar TT, showcasing not only speed but also precision teamwork. Reg Armstrong showcased his skills at Quarter Bridge during the 1955 Senior TT, leaving spectators breathless with his daring maneuvers. Mountain Milestones were shattered when Gilera became the first to achieve a mind-boggling 100 mph lap. It was a testament to their relentless pursuit of excellence and pushing boundaries. Bob McIntyre returned in 1957 for another remarkable performance in the Senior TT, proving that lightning can strike twice for this legendary rider. Geoff Duke continued his winning streak in both 1955 and 1953 Senior TT races aboard his trusty Gilera machine. Phil Read and Alan Shepherd joined forces in 1963, combining their talents on a Gilera and Kirby Matchless respectively for an unforgettable race at the Senior TT. The top three finishers at the Junior TT in 1957 all rode Gileras, solidifying its reputation as a force to be reckoned with. Reg Armstrong's presence at the iconic event further cemented Gilera's legacy as he fearlessly tackled every turn during the grueling race of 1953. After years away from competition, Gileras made a triumphant return to Isle of Man's hallowed grounds - reminding everyone why they are considered legends among motorcycles. With each passing year and every twist of fate on these treacherous roads, Gilera continues to etch its name into history books as one of motorcycling's most revered brands.