This is the compelling story of how one of Japan's biggest motorcycle manufacturers stole a Nazi rocket scientist's engine secrets from behind the Iron Curtain to conquer the world. In 1961, with the Cold War at its height, East German motorcycle manufacturer MZ was using World War II rocket technology to win Grands Prix, only for rider Ernst Degner to defect and sell the secrets to Suzuki, while his wife and children were drugged and smuggled through the Berlin Wall. The following year Suzuki and Degner made history by ...
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This is the compelling story of how one of Japan's biggest motorcycle manufacturers stole a Nazi rocket scientist's engine secrets from behind the Iron Curtain to conquer the world. In 1961, with the Cold War at its height, East German motorcycle manufacturer MZ was using World War II rocket technology to win Grands Prix, only for rider Ernst Degner to defect and sell the secrets to Suzuki, while his wife and children were drugged and smuggled through the Berlin Wall. The following year Suzuki and Degner made history by winning the world title. Branded a traitor by the communists, Degner suffered horrific injuries in a fiery racing accident and died in mysterious circumstances.
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Add this copy of Stealing Speed the Biggest Spy Scandal in Motorsport to cart. $130.17, good condition, Sold by 84 Charing Cross Road Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by J H Haynes.
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Good Condition. 9781844259755. Motorcycles. Good+ 2010 1st print Haynes paperback with photo sections. Some noticeable patches of foxing to page edges and front end-papers, tight and unmarked throughout, uncreased spine Size: 127\nx 198\nx 12.19mm. 208 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; Motorcycles; ISBN: 1844259757. ISBN/EAN: 9781844259755. Dewey Code: 796.7509. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 094208.
Add this copy of Stealing Speed: the Biggest Spy Scandal in Motorsport to cart. $200.39, very good condition, Sold by 84 Charing Cross Road Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Haynes Publishing.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9781844256891. Sports Books. VG+/VG+ 1st ed 2009 Haynes hardback, unclipped DJ, with central photo section. Light surface edge-rub to DJ, a little toning to pages, bright and unmarked throughout. Size: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches. 224 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; Sports Books; ISBN: 1844256898. ISBN/EAN: 9781844256891. Dewey Code: 796.7509. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 086895.
Add this copy of Stealing Speed: the Biggest Spy Scandal in Motorsport to cart. $223.50, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Haynes Pubns.
