The 1935 Swiss Grand Prix

-JdK- This amazing set of photographs comes from the Technisches Museum Wien. The event is the 1935 Swiss Grand prix and the pictures cover both the 350cc and the 500cc class. Walter Rusk and Jimmy Guthrie competed; the former came home first in the 350cc class, Guthrie was the winner in the 500cc class. The machines are Model 40 and Model 30 Internationals

Guthrie (16), 350cc, at the start

Rusk (9), 350cc, at the start

Vaasen (2), Burnier (5), 350cc at the start

The 350cc start

Guthrie and Rusk

Guthrie, Craig and Rusk and their Model 40s

Bruno Martinelli and his Model 30 (9)

Rud Runtsch and his Model 30 (2)

Guthrie (17), 500cc class

Runtsch (2), 500cc class

Rusk (30), 500cc class

Guthrie after winning the 500cc class

Jimmy Guthrie