Eight decades of rumbling engines, two-wheel travel, exhaust smoke, and total badassery. Gloria Tramontin Struck has been blazing trails in the world of motorcycles since 1940 as one of the original members of the Motor Maids.
They often feature form-fitting leather-clad ladies, ready to ride or flag the race start. Don’t judge the heels they’re sporting- french ladies don’t mind the challenge, as illustrated by the L’Equipee girls. Catchy phrases like “there’s a model for every rider” and “hell is the destination”.
Fun, fashionable, beautifully designed… most his posters are available in print form.
You can follow Lorenzo’s work on tumblr @aristocraticmotorcyclist. He also did some awesome exclusive desktop wallpapers for BikeEXIF.
Posted on January 2, 2015 in Art, News & Features by Alicia Mariah Elfving
Really awesome stuff. I love it!