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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Near Fine Condition. 9781844259755. Motorcycles. Near Fine 2010 Haynes paperback with photo sections. Minor area of wear to edge of front cover only, bright 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 photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 084999.
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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 photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 086895.
