Seven women set out in the very first Dakar Rally 47 years ago. These French women were formidable racers in a sea of testosterone in the inaugural Paris-Dakar Rally.
Daring Dames: The First Women Who Raced in the Dakar Rally
Motor Maids Outside the House of Chrome
The House of Chrome imported motorcycle shop. Antique photo… motoladies abound. Can anyone tell me the history of this photo?
These ladies are the Motor Maids of America, and that shop was where their headquarters were set up! Check out my earlier post on Gloria Tramontin, an original motor maid. (Thanks to Tucker for the tip!)
Posted on July 27, 2012 in History, MotoLadies by Alicia Mariah Elfving