Category Archives: Motorcycles

50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1940s Volume 6

11 Beautiful Vintage Portrait Photos of Yvonne Craig as ‘Batgirl’ in 1967

Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress best known for her role as Batgirl from the 1960s television series Batman. She appeared in the final season (1967–1968). Batgirl’s true identity was unknown to Batman and Robin, and their true identities were unknown to her; only Alfred, the butler for Bruce Wayne/Batman, was awareContinue reading “11 Beautiful Vintage Portrait Photos of Yvonne Craig as ‘Batgirl’ in 1967”

Amazing Colorized Images of the Automobile and Motorcycle From the Early Years of Motoring History

Vivid colorized images have revealed the evolution of the automobile and motorcycle throughout history. The re-imagined pictures show the first woman to obtain a motorcycle license in Washington DC in 1937, a Maxwell car in 1916 and the first official Austrian Formula 1 mechanic in his custom-made motor. Other shots also show an Alfa RomeoContinue reading “Amazing Colorized Images of the Automobile and Motorcycle From the Early Years of Motoring History”

Vintage Photos of “Motorcycle Queen” Bessie Stringfield, Who Owned 27 Harleys and Rode Them All Over the United States

Despite pervasive racism and the weight of the Great Depression, Bessie Stringfield found freedom on the open road. In the 1930s and 1940s, Bessie took eight long-distance, solo rides across the United States. The fact that she was a woman of color did not stop Bessie from achieving her goals and setting herself apart. SheContinue reading “Vintage Photos of “Motorcycle Queen” Bessie Stringfield, Who Owned 27 Harleys and Rode Them All Over the United States”

Amazing Photos of Britain’s Female Dispatch Riders During World War II

During World War II, the British Royal Navy created an all female corps whose members were nicknamed the Wrens. One of their most notable duties was as dispatch riders for both the Admiralty and the Royal Navy. This turned out to be a tough assignment as German bombs made travel increasingly difficult as the warContinue reading “Amazing Photos of Britain’s Female Dispatch Riders During World War II”