In 1931, aged 22, Justine Tibesar bought a 350cc FN M-70 (motorcycle) from a dealership in Saigon and learned to ride in just three days. Despite accidents and illnesses, Belgian Justine rode alone through Asia and Europe and is seen here arriving in Turin, Italy, after traveling some 5000 miles. And yes, that is a ferret she is holding!
Publication: Old Bike Mart
Issue: 471, front cover photo and caption
Month/Year: September 2024
Website: www.oldbikemart.co.uk
The cover features a historical black and white photograph of Justine Tibesar with her FN M-70 350cc motorcycle in Turin, Italy, in 1931. According to the caption, she purchased the motorcycle in Saigon and learned to ride in just three days. Despite facing accidents and illnesses, she rode alone through Asia and Europe. The photo shows her arriving in Turin at the age of 22 after traveling approximately 5,000 miles. Interestingly, the caption mentions she's holding a ferret in the photograph.
Old Bike Mart appears to be a subscription-only publication focused on vintage motorcycles and related memorabilia, describing itself as "The autojumble in your armchair." The magazine is published in association with Kempton Autojumble, with the next issue scheduled for October 5, 2024. For readers interested in accessing more historical motorcycle images like this one, the cover directs them to the Mortons Archive at www.mortonsarchive.com.
