MZ Grand Prix legend Ernst Degner factory workshop motorcycle photograph photo

Description

A superb and rare photo. A really great shot of one of motorcyclings great riders,
Ernst Degner
.
Ernst Degner
(born
22 September 1931
in the town of
Gleiwitz
,
Germany
) won the
1962 50 cc World Championship
, but he may be better known for escaping from the former
East Germany
in the boot of a car to reach
West Germany
in 1961. He brought with him many of the industrial secrets of the competitive East German manufacturer MZ. The Japanese company, Suzuki hired him and almost overnight, their racing machines became more competitive, thanks to Degner's expertise with two-stroke engines.
The MZ two strokes racing machines were developed by German engineer
Walter Kaaden
.
They have influenced motorcycle racing for decades. Sadly, the East-German government did not exactly support the international racing aspirations of MZ. The defection to the West of grand prix rider Ernst Degner, complete with a set of secrets, started the end of the glory years of Kaadens bikes. His revolutionary two stroke system was copied widely in the sixties by Japanese manufacturers. Yamaha and Suzuki two-stroke engines became competitive in motor sport because of that.
We have more photos listed on Ebay of MZ and other brands with various riders.
This is your rare chance to own this
non period
photo that reflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycle and MZ ’s history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 9" (ca. 20 x 23 cm).
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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