Angel Nieto 250cc Grand Prix racer world champion motorcycle 1981 racing photo

Description

A superb and rare photograph of the magnificent
Grand Prix racer
and
13 (!!!!!)
(12 + 1) times
World Champion
Angel Nieto
.
Angel Nieto
was born in the Spanish town of
Zamora
in 1947. He won a total of
90
Grand Prix victories and
13
World Championships; besides scoring numerous Spanish National Championships in the 50 cc, 125 cc, 250 cc, 500 cc and 750 cc classes. He is considered a national hero in his Spanish homeland.  Many fellow racers, including Barry Sheene, consider him among the greatest motorcycle racers of all time. He retired in 1986. His total of 90 Grand Prix victories is second only to the 122 by Giacomo Agostini.
Later he operated a Grand Prix motorcycle racing team with his son, Angel Nieto Jr. and Emilio Alzamora, who won the 125 cc title, as riders. Now he comentates GP races for Spanish TV. His nephew Fonsi Nieto is also a racer, in World Superbikes in 2006. There is an Angel Nieto museum in
Madrid
that displays some of his trophies and racing memorabilia. The FIM named him a Grand Prix "Legend" in 2000.
This is your rare chance to own a
non period
image that reflects a very interesting piece of Minarelli ‘s glorious history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x
30 cm
) so it will be a beautiful collectable for framing.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files
and board backed envelopes.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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