The British racer Arthur Wheeler started his career when racing resumed after WW2. Although he raced various brands in various classes, he became known for his association with Moto Guzzi, racing their horizontal singles in various classes. When Moto Guzzi retired from GP racing in 1957, he once again tried other brands, but in 1960, he and Ken Sprayson at Reynolds Tubing designed a new oil-bearing spine frame (shown above) for the old Guzzi engine, replacing the obsolete stock chassis. He saw some success and after redesigning the frame to fit both 250 and 350 engines (below) for 1962 did a career best of achieving 3rd place in the 250 championship. (Interesting arrangement at the headstock area) Bottom, for comparison, a stock Moto Guzzi Gambalunga.
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