Description: A superb and rare image of one of the greatest riders of the 1970s: road racing ace and 1976 and 1977 500cc world champion Barry Sheene. This image was taken during the 500cc British Grand Prix which was ridden on the circuit of Silverstone on August 12, 1979. The race was won by Kenny Roberts, Barry Sheene finished second. Barry Sheene was born in London, England, in 1950. He became the British 125cc champion aged just 20, and finished second in the World Championships for that class a year later. A spectacular crash at the Daytona 200 in 1975 threatened to end his career, breaking his left thigh, right arm, collarbone and two ribs, yet he recovered and was racing again seven weeks afterwards. In 1976 he won five 500cc Grands Prix, bringing him the World Championship. He repeated as champion in 1977 with six victories. After the 1979 season, he left the Suzuki works team, believing that he was receiving inferior equipment to his team-mates. He shifted to a privateer Yamaha machine, but soon started receiving works equipment. In 1981, Kenny Roberts was the reigning World 500cc Champion for the third time, and Barry Sheene, now on a competitive Yamaha, was determined to regain the championship. Ironically, Sheene and Roberts battled all season and let Suzuki riders Marco Lucchinelli of Italy and American Randy Mamola beat them for the top two spots. Roberts finished third and Sheene fourth for the 1981 championship. A 1982 crash largely ended Sheene as a title threat, and he retired in 1984. We have more photos listed on Ebay of Suzuki, Yamaha, Barry Sheene, Kenny Roberts and other brands with various riders. Combine auctions and save on shipping. This is your rare chance to own this photo that reflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycling’s glorious history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x 30 cm). Check out our other Ebay auctions or contact us for more motorcycle (racing) photos! Combine auctions and save on shipping. Contact us for more motorcycle photos of the old and famous American and European motorcycle brands and save on shipping! Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free! (Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for ebay purposes only) 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! First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the auction ends.
Price: 9.75 USD
Location: Utr.
End Time: 2023-09-09T06:53:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
