1935 Manx Grand Prix

Film of the record breaking 1935 Junior and Senior Manx Grand Prix motor cycle races, each over 6 laps of the 37.73 mile TT mountain circuit. Featuring the two flying doctors Dr Kelly Swanston and Dr Stephen Darbishire, and the future 350cc World Champion, Freddie Frith.
This is the second of two MGP cine films made by G.H.Gill J.P., former resident of Greeba Towers. It was discovered some years after his death and later digitalised by the Manx Museum.
Full race report at :www.motorsportmagazine.com/ar...

[@kennethmaney914]

I knew Freddie Frith well. He won the TT in about 1930 something. He had a motorbike garage in Grimsby and was always helpful to us bikers. Cutting bills down,and finding unusual spares. Fred told me that him and his mechanic used an Ariel square four bike with a side car and trailer to get around. Two bikes where stored in the bottom and Fred and mate used to lift the apex lid and sleep in the top.Great Guy who we all miss. There's a great picture of him on his bike leaving the ground. Good luck Fred and enjoy your rest. Truly an unsung hero

[@littlepeanut5557]

What a gem this footage is, as we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the MGP, having this history adds so much to its legacy.

[@ronaldweisberg9797]

Thank you, What a joy to see, Much gratitude to see such great early footage of early pioneers of this great sport, They are true heroes and they lived the life they loved, as do the riders of today,

[@icklepob88]

Superb. Goosebumps watching that.

[@massimilianobelloni237]

Great footage thanks

[@paulcrockett6105]

Great film

[@Hagarviking]

What an absolute gem. Never seen it before.

[@nigelmoore6519]

Brilliant film great to see this footage

[@nigelmoore6519]

87 years ago brilliant riders